SCENES ABOARD USS RANGER (CV-4) Part 1

Description

CU Washing off ship"s anchor with hose.CU Wheelhouse.CU Testing arresting gear devices.CU Testing arresting gear wire (SV).CU Examining & conditioning arresting gear wire; test hydraulic control for barriers.CU Planes spotted on deck.MS CU Aerologist filling sounding balloon & taking wind data.CU Aerologist taking speed of wind.CU Speed in air plot & pilots" ready room.CU Pilot in ready room waiting for take-off (SV).CU Directing operations from FL line fly control.CU Signal bridge preparing for flight operation.LS Manning plane & starting engine.CU MS Many bi-planes spotted on deck of carrier.MS Cranking engine before starting.LS Planes ready for take-off.MS Launching plane (SV).

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities