Ridge Radney With his Dauntless

Name/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."

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.

Collection

Stephen Fitch Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2018.6

Source or Donor

Richard G. Fitch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1945

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom right corner of photograph

Transcription

Don't forget this guy from Texas - Ridge Radney Bombing Squadron Five U.S.S Yorktown.

Update Date

February 21, 2025