USS White Plains (CVE-66) MS Blue Deck
USS White Plains (CVE-66) MS Blue Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS White Plains (CVE-66) in the MS Blue Deck configuration.
Historical Information
Commissioning: USS White Plains (CVE-66) was a Casablanca-class escort aircraft carrier built by Kaiser Shipbuilding Company at Vancouver, Washington, and commissioned on 15 November 1943.
Major Campaigns & Notable Operations: Supported the Leyte landings and operated with Taffy 3 off Samar during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the most celebrated actions fought by U.S. escort carriers.
Combat Service: On 25 October 1944 she came under heavy Japanese battleship and cruiser gunfire during the Battle off Samar while her aircraft attacked the larger enemy force. Battle damage later shifted her to ferry and transport duties.
Ultimate Fate / Postwar Disposition: Decommissioned in July 1946 and sold for scrap in 1958.
The deck treatment represented by this decal reflects the dark MS Blue flight-deck stain used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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
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