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Launching of carrier Ranger, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 25 Feb 1933. Photo 2 of 2.United States First Lady Mrs. Lou Hoover christening Ranger upon the ship’s launch at Newport News, Virginia, 25 Feb 1933. Behind Mrs. Hoover, in the dark hat, is Secretary of the Navy Charles Adams. Photo 1 of 2.United States First Lady Mrs. Lou Hoover christening Ranger upon the ship’s launch at Newport News, Virginia, 25 Feb 1933. Behind Mrs. Hoover, in the dark hat, is Secretary of the Navy Charles Adams. Photo 2 of 2.Captain Arthur L. Bristol reading his orders to take command of USS Ranger upon her commissioning at Norfolk, Virginia, 4 May 1934. Note the Marine detachment at the edge of the flight deck.
Launching of carrier Ranger, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 25 Feb 1933. Photo 2 of 2.United States First Lady Mrs. Lou Hoover christening Ranger upon the ship’s launch at Newport News, Virginia, 25 Feb 1933. Behind Mrs. Hoover, in the dark hat, is Secretary of the Navy Charles Adams. Photo 1 of 2.United States First Lady Mrs. Lou Hoover christening Ranger upon the ship’s launch at Newport News, Virginia, 25 Feb 1933. Behind Mrs. Hoover, in the dark hat, is Secretary of the Navy Charles Adams. Photo 2 of 2.Captain Arthur L. Bristol reading his orders to take command of USS Ranger upon her commissioning at Norfolk, Virginia, 4 May 1934. Note the Marine detachment at the edge of the flight deck.
Aerial photo of USS Ranger at the Norfolk Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 7 Jun 1934.Eleanor Roosevelt at the launching ceremony of carrier Yorktown, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 4 Apr 1936Bagley-class destroyers Blue and Helm on 27 May 1937, the date of their launching, in Drydock #2 at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.USS Yorktown (Yorktown-class) commissioning ceremonies taking place on the flight deck, Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 Sep 1937. Note destroyer USS Jacob Jones on the other side of the pier
Aerial photo of USS Ranger at the Norfolk Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 7 Jun 1934.Eleanor Roosevelt at the launching ceremony of carrier Yorktown, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 4 Apr 1936Bagley-class destroyers Blue and Helm on 27 May 1937, the date of their launching, in Drydock #2 at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.USS Yorktown (Yorktown-class) commissioning ceremonies taking place on the flight deck, Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 Sep 1937. Note destroyer USS Jacob Jones on the other side of the pier
Carrier USS Yorktown anchored at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 30 Oct 1937Mahan-class destroyer USS Tucker leaving Norfolk Navy Yard after completion, 2 Mar 1937.Cruiser St. Louis sliding down the ways at Newport News Shipbuilding 15 Apr 1938 at Newport News, Virginia, United States.Cruiser St. Louis moored at Pier 7 at the Naval Operating Base in Norfolk, Virginia, United States 19 May 1939 prior to her commissioning ceremony.
Carrier USS Yorktown anchored at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 30 Oct 1937Mahan-class destroyer USS Tucker leaving Norfolk Navy Yard after completion, 2 Mar 1937.Cruiser St. Louis sliding down the ways at Newport News Shipbuilding 15 Apr 1938 at Newport News, Virginia, United States.Cruiser St. Louis moored at Pier 7 at the Naval Operating Base in Norfolk, Virginia, United States 19 May 1939 prior to her commissioning ceremony.
A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsA-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsA-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsKeel laying of battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 1 Feb 1940
A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' Langley facility in Hampton, Virginia, United States, date unknownA-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' Langley facility in Hampton, Virginia, United States, date unknownA-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' Langley facility in Hampton, Virginia, United States, date unknownKeel laying of battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 1 Feb 1940
Experimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsExperimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsExperimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsRiveters working on battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 1940-1942
Experimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' Langley facility in Hampton, Virginia, United States, 3 Apr 1940, photo 1 of 3Experimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' Langley facility in Hampton, Virginia, United States, 3 Apr 1940, photo 2 of 3Experimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' Langley facility in Hampton, Virginia, United States, 3 Apr 1940, photo 3 of 3Riveters working on battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 1940-1942

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