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American aircraft carrier USS Ranger.
Naval history of USS Ranger, American aircraft carrier, from launch to participation in major wars also notice board for
naval historians & families of
ex-crew of USS Ranger. During
World War Two the USS Ranger wa sthe only large US Aircraft carrie rin
the Atlantic fleet. USS Ranger supplied air cover for the
Amphibious landings in French Morocco on the 8th November 1942.
Her aircrfat contributed 496 combat sorties in the three day
campaign. Went to refit at the Norfolk Navy Yard on the 16th
december 1942 until 7th february 1943. Returning to duty by
transporting 75 P40 aircraft to Africa, arriving at Casablanca on the
23rd febraury 1943. After providing Pilot training of New england.
she returned to the britsh Home Fleet at Scapa Flow 19th August
1943. On 2nd October her aircraft particitpated in attacks on
German shipping in Norwegian waters, damagin six shios including a oil
tanker. USS Ranger continued with the Royal Navy as part of
the seocnd battle squadron until 1944 when she went for major refit. and
then operate dout of dan Diego. and for the rest of the war her dutires
were Pilot training of California. Displacement:
14,732 tons standard and 18,288 tons full load. Speed: 30.3 knots,
Ar,ament: Eight 5-inch guns, Sixteen 1.1 inch AA guns and sixteen
.5 inch AA Guns. Aircraft 70. Crew 1788 |
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CV4 USS Ranger, 6th January 1943.
Order Code CV4B
One copy only of original 1940's
printed photo plate, 10" x 8" available, price £15.
Please note image shown has been cropped for website purpose and more
sky and sea and text is shown on the photo plate. Please add
post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas, recorded airmail order photograph
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CV4 USS Ranger. 18th august 1942.
Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia
Order Code CV4
One copy only of original 1940's
printed photo plate, 10" x 8" available, price £15.
Please note image shown has been cropped for website purpose and more
sky and sea and text is shown on the photo plate. Please add
post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas, recorded airmail order photograph
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CV4 USS Ranger, 6th January 1943
Order Code CV4C
One copy only of original 1940's
printed photo plate, 10" x 8" available, price £15.
Please note image shown has been cropped for website purpose and more
sky and sea and text is shown on the photo plate. Please add
post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas, recorded airmail order photograph
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CV4 USS Ranger, 6th January 1943, Norfolk Navy
Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia
Order Code CV4D
One copy only of original 1940's
printed photo plate, 10" x 8" available, price £15.
Please note image shown has been cropped for website purpose and more
sky and sea and text is shown on the photo plate. Please add
post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas, recorded airmail order photograph
here |
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
USS Ranger, Notice Board for naval
enthusiasts and ex Crew families of USS Ranger. This website is not part
of any governmental body or official websites of USS Ranger.
Photographs and information on historical events about this
aircraft carrier
requested for this new
website. If you have any information you would like to send us including
photographs of crew members serving on this carrier and also photographs of the ship please
USE
OUR MESSAGE FORM
MESSAGES
RICHMOND J. TRIPP... I am the son of Richmond J. Tripp who
served on the Ranger during Operation Torch. Would like to contact
any living members of the catapult crew for my Dad who is still
living. Also any pilots from the Red Rippers serving at that
time. Wtripp2@cox.net
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE USE
OUR MESSAGE FORM |
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