WAVES welding at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Norman, Oklahoma. This photo was first released by the Navy on June 3, 1943.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
Tag Archives: WW2
December 13, 1943
On December 13, 1943, an F SNV-1 (of Squadron 2B based at Saufley Field) crashed in the woods 100 feet north of the north end of Lyons Field, FL. Pilot D.H. Kaufman and his passenger were both killed in the crash.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
The Commute
How about this for a daily commute? At Anacostia Naval Air Station in Washington, DC, WAVE rode to and from work across the river in a power driven launch designed for sea duty.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
Twin Gun Mounts
WAVES in training at the Aviation Gunnery School in Pensacola, Florida, operate the simulator that operates like the twin-moutn power turret used by Navy gunners in aerial action with the enemy. The women will later serve as instructors at training centers throughout the country.
The November 1943 photograph comes from the National Archives.
On Their Way
WAVE recruits Mary Elizabeth Crockett (left) and Mary Elizabeth Nelson (right) are leaving San Diego for boot camp at Hunter College, the Bronx, New York, in November 1943.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
Bang Bang!
WAVE officers of the Bureau of Ships qualify for the Navy Expert Pistol Medal on the Marine Pistol Range at Quantico. The photograph comes from the National Archives.
Folding the ‘Chute
WAVES Enolia Wodfin (left) and Evelyn Wiley (right) fold a parachute at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station in California. They’re handling the silk ‘chute carefully, because silk was a precious commodity during World War II.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
The Plane!
Mildred McAfee went on an inspection tour of the Norfolk Naval Base 70 years ago this week, October 13, 1943. Here, she arrives at the Norfolk Municipal Airport via Pennsylvania Central Airlines.
The photo comes from the National Archives.
No Closet Space
What is a girl to do?
WAVE C. Reed arrives at the Acorn Training Detachment, Port Hueneme, California, with her wardrobe but no place to store it. And it looks like sh’es not alone – look at all those suitcases surrounding her!
The 1943 photograph comes from the National Archives.
Giddy Up!
Did you that WAVES had a horsey set? These women are members of the Acorn Training Detachment at Port Heuneme (Point Magu, California), taking advantage of a day off to go for a ride on a sunny fall day.
The 1943 photograph comes from the National Archives.
Hinges of History 