CVE-30 USS Charger (1942)

[Davidp]

do you have a link for the bottom picture?

 

[richie incident]

do you have a link for the bottom picture?

this drawing is found quickly

https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/alphabetical-listing/c/uss-charger--avg-30-acv-30-cve-30-0.html

 

[Davidp]

got them & saved. use those drawings as they are official.

 

[richie incident]

History knows many examples when official documents were cancelled. I will continue to search further

 

[Davidp]

check the other ships of the class if more then 1 to see their camo pattern is the same & shows both sides.

 

[richie incident]

The remaining ships of this class were transferred to the British Navy, which had its own standards.
I don't worry if I don't find a view for '42. Because in '44, the CVE-30 was home to many more types of aircraft

 

[richie incident]

The ship's hull is already beginning to show

 

[Davidp]

what about the 2 bilge keels with 1 on either side of the hull where the hull side meets the hull bottom?

 

[richie incident]

Of course they will be. As well as hawse holes, imitation planking, and various lifting eyes.
However, work to clean the hull is currently ongoing.

 

[richie incident]

The appearance of the hull today. There will be a transition to small parts soon.

 

[richie incident]

Work on the hull continues. It's ready for final painting. Now can begin building the superstructures and minor detailing.