USS Valley Forge (CV-45) MS Blue

USS Valley Forge (CV-45) MS Blue — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in the MS Blue configuration.
 
MS Blue represents the dark blue deck stain used on U.S. Navy carriers during World War II. Exposure to sunlight, salt water, weather, and heavy flight-deck use caused the stain to fade over time, producing lighter blue-grey tones.
 
Historical Information
The USS Valley Forge (CV-45) was an Essex-class fleet aircraft carrier operated by the United States Navy. She was one of 24 completed ships in the class from 32 ordered and was commissioned on November 3, 1946.
 
Built from the wartime Essex-class program, Valley Forge entered service after World War II. Her principal operational history included combat operations during the Korean War and amphibious service during the Vietnam War.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: November 3, 1946
Class: Essex class
Number in Class: 24 completed from 32 ordered
Primary Theater: Pacific, Korea, and Vietnam
Major Operations: combat operations during the Korean War and amphibious service during the Vietnam War
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 90–100 aircraft in a typical World War II configuration, including Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters, Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers, and Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bombers. The exact air group varied by date and mission.
Final Disposition: Completed after World War II, Valley Forge was decommissioned in 1970 and sold for scrapping in 1971.
 
Model Compatibility
This 1-2400 scale deck decal is available in separate versions for GHQ pewter miniatures and Ghukek-designed 3D-printed miniatures. The two versions are not interchangeable. Please select the correct miniature type when ordering