| Accession Number | 302719 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1934. AERIAL VIEW SHOWING THE FLIGHT DECK LAYOUT OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS RANGER (CV-4). NOTE ...
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1934. AERIAL VIEW SHOWING THE FLIGHT DECK LAYOUT OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS RANGER (CV-4). NOTE THE TWO LARGE LIFTS AMIDSHIPS AND THE SMALLER ONE AFT, EACH SURROUNDED BY GUARD RAILS. HER FUNNELS, SHOWN HERE IN THE VERTICAL POSITION, COULD BE LOWERED TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITION FOR FLYING OPERATIONS, THE HINGED FLAPS FILLING IN THE GAPS IN THE SIDE OF THE FLIGHT DECK. THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN VERY EARLY IN THE RANGER'S CAREER AS THE 5 INCH/25 GUNS ON THE BOW WERE RESITED TO THE GALLERY DECKS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HULL FORWARD. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)