Title
"Ridge" Radney With his Dauntless
Description
Photograph of USS Yorktown (CV-10) pilot "Ridge" Radney posing with a foot on his aircraft and a hand on his sidearm. Radney is fully geared up for launch, including a plotting board, pistol, and life vest.
The photo is signed: "Don't forget this guy from Texas. - Ridge Radney, Bombing Squadron Five - U.S.S Yorktown."
The photo is signed: "Don't forget this guy from Texas. - Ridge Radney, Bombing Squadron Five - U.S.S Yorktown."
Collection
Stephen Fitch Collection
Context
Ridgely "Ridge" Radney was a member of Bombing Squadron 5 (VB-5) and served aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Radney was friends with Stephen Fitch.
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.
Accession #
2018.6
