USS Ranger (CV-4) Faded MS Grey Deck
USS Ranger (CV-4) Faded MS Grey Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Ranger (CV-4) in the Faded MS Grey Deck configuration.
Historical Information
The USS Ranger (CV-4) was the first U.S. Navy ship designed and constructed from the keel up as an aircraft carrier. The sole member of her class, she was commissioned on June 4, 1934.
Ranger served primarily in the Atlantic during World War II. She supported Operation Torch in North Africa, attacked German shipping and installations during Operation Leader off Norway, ferried aircraft, and later trained carrier aviators.
Key Historical Details:
- Commissioned: June 4, 1934
- Class: Ranger class
- Number in Class: 1
- Primary Theater: Atlantic
- Major Operations: Operation Torch and Operation Leader
- Aircraft Complement: Approximately 76 aircraft under normal operating conditions, including fighters, dive bombers, and torpedo bombers
- Final Disposition: Decommissioned in 1946 and sold for scrap in 1947
Model Compatibility:
This deck decal is sized for the applicable GHQ 1-2400 scale model. Where a product is identified for a specific GHQ casting, year, or model configuration, use it with that corresponding miniature.





