This warship, with a crew of 2,500 Americans, played a key role in WWII. It led the American Fleet into Tokyo Bay on September 5, 1945. The “Mighty A” received nine Battle Stars for her excellent service in the Pacific in just three years. Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings, and original plans. Uss Alabama bb 60 models are built to scale with high-grade wood such as western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. Building a USS Alabama model requires many hours. After completion, each model must undergo a strict quality check. Only after passing the quality check, the model is ready for sale. It includes features such as camouflage paint, cannons, jet fighters, crane, machine guns, lifeboats, anchors, radar tower, railings, riggings, and more. The USS Alabama bb60 model rests on a solid wood base with a brass nameplate engraved “USS Alabama”. It’ll make a perfect gift for all the passionate history buffs or collectors! B408 – 42.5″L x 7″W x 15.75H. History: From its humble beginnings on February 1, 1940, as the keel was laid at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia, Battleship USS ALABAMA (BB-60) has had a remarkable career. She began her World War II adventures in the North Atlantic in 1943, then later that year, went to the South Pacific seas. She ended up in Mobile, Alabama as a National Historic Landmark and memorial to millions. Home to a crew of 2,500 courageous Americans, this 45,000-ton war machine’s WWII adventure culminated with BB-60 leading the American Fleet into Tokyo Bay on September 5, 1945. Nine Battle Stars for meritorious service were awarded the “Mighty A” during her brief three-year tenure as the “Heroine of the Pacific”. BB Alabama assisted in Operation Magic Carpet after the war, carrying some 700 men home from the former war zone. She was decommissioned in 1947 and assigned to the Pacific Reserve Fleet, where she remained until 1962 when she was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register. How to Display and Decorate the USS ALABAMA BB-60 Behold the USS ALABAMA BB-60 Model Boat, meticulously crafted from premium materials to embody beauty, precision, and artisanal skill. Whether you love maritime history or appreciate fine art, this model is a must-have for antique collectors. It adds elegance and a touch of history to any room, perfect for display in homes, off.