USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) Faded MS Grey Deck

USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) Faded MS Grey Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) in the Faded MS Grey Deck configuration.
 
Historical Information
 
Commissioning: USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) was a Casablanca-class escort aircraft carrier built by Kaiser Shipbuilding Company at Vancouver, Washington, and commissioned on 5 October 1943.
 
Major Campaigns & Notable Operations: Supported Kwajalein and the Marshalls, operations against Rabaul and in New Guinea, the Leyte campaign, Mindoro, Lingayen Gulf, and later operations connected with the final drive toward Japan.
 
Combat Service: Her aircraft struck Japanese shipping and shore positions during the Philippines campaign. A kamikaze hit during the Lingayen operation caused casualties and damage, but she returned to action after repairs.
 
Ultimate Fate / Postwar Disposition: Decommissioned in July 1946 and ultimately sold for scrap in 1959.
 
The deck treatment represented by this decal reflects the faded grey-blue appearance of weathered wartime flight-deck stain.