In August of 1943 USS Alabama returned to Norfolk for overhaul, and then proceeded to the Pacific Theater. In the Pacific, USS Alabama served in many roles. She sailed with the carriers as an anti-aircraft escort, shooting down 22 kamikaze attackers. Her 16-inch guns provided shore bombardment in places such as the Marshall Islands, Saipan, and the Japanese homeland.

When the war ended, USS Alabama is a part of the occupation force in Japan.

On January 9, 1947 USS Alabama was decommissioned and placed in reserve at Bremerton, Washington.

In 1962 Alabama was struck from the Naval Vessel Register. The State of Alabama raised the funds necessary to bring her to Mobile in September of 1964. She was opened to the public on January 9, 1965.

USS Alabama has also played a part in a feature film.  The film "Under Siege", was set aboard USS Missouri. Though underway shots were of Missouri, all interior sequences were filmed aboard Alabama.

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About this USS Alabama model:

- Beautiful natural color wooden deck exactly like the deck of the real ship.

 - All parts are wood and metal.  No plastic or fiberglass.

 - Masterfully painted light rust appearance.

 - Gun turrets can be manually turned.

- RC ready: deck can be opened up easily to install RC; working propellers, rudders, and shafts.

Dimensions: 34" L x 13 T x 5.5 W        $1,200    S & H is $80

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