First Trap Aboard Ranger

 Today at TWW we bring y'all a truly historic snap...

Whutch'yer lookin' at here is a Vought O3U-3, BuNo 9318, making the very first trap aboard the newly commissioned USS Ranger (CV-4) on June 21st, 1934. Behind the stick is Lieutenant Commander Arthur C. Davis, CAG (Commander Air Group), and the guy in back isACMM (Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate) H.E. Wallace.

Naval History and Heritage Command

And here's a look at the big girl herself...

Ranger was the US Navy's first purpose-built flattop, designed and constructed from the keel up to carry airplanes.

 

Naval History and Heritage Command

 

 
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