USS Santee (CVE-29) MS Blue Deck

USS Santee (CVE-29) MS Blue Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing the MS Blue flight deck treatment for USS Santee (CVE-29).
 
Historical Information
The USS Santee (CVE-29) was one of four Sangamon-class escort carriers converted from large, fast fleet oilers. She entered service as an escort carrier in August 1942.
 
Key Historical Details
Class: Sangamon-class escort carrier; four ships in the class.
Commissioning: Entered escort-carrier service in August 1942.
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 30 aircraft. Wartime air groups commonly combined F4F or FM-2 Wildcat and F6F Hellcat fighters with TBF or TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, depending on the date and assignment.
Wartime Service: Supported Operation Torch, Atlantic antisubmarine operations, and major Pacific campaigns including the Gilberts, Marshalls, New Guinea, Marianas, Philippines, and Okinawa.
Fate: Damaged by a kamikaze during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25, 1944; repaired, returned to duty, and decommissioned after the war before eventual scrapping.
 
Model Compatibility
This decal is sized for GHQ 1-2400 miniatures.