AFV US Navy LST-1 Class - 1/350 Scale Model Kit
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USS LST-1 was a tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II, the lead ship in her class of 390.
LST-1 was laid down on 20 July 1942 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by the Dravo Corporation; launched on 7 September 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Laurence T. Haugen; and commissioned on 14 December 1942 with Lieutenant W. L. Chessman in command. During World War II, LST-1 was assigned to the European Theater and participated in the following operations: Allied invasion of Sicily (July 1943); Salerno Landings (September 1943); Anzio-Nettuno phase of operations on the west coast of Italy (January to March 1944); and the Invasion of Normandy (June 1944). LST-1 was decommissioned on 21 May 1946 and was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 19 June 1946. On 5 December 1947 she was sold to the Ships Power and Equipment Company of Barber, New Jersey for scrapping.
LST-1 earned four battle stars for World War II service.
*This is an unbuilt model kit that contains parts that need to be assembled. Cement and paint are not included but are required to complete the assembly . Basic modeling skills such as cutting, trimming, sanding, and painting are recommended. This model kit contains small parts and is not recommended for small children without parental supervision.