This page features views of World War II era WAVES taking part in demonstrations of the aviation environment.
For images of World War II era WAVES touring Navy ships and aircraft, see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206021 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES in the low pressure chamber at the Station's main dispensary, during a special run, 14 October 1943. Simulated altitude for this test is between 18,000 and 30,000 feet. The WAVE officer appears to be demonstrating the use of an oxygen mask, prior to the beginning of the exercise. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 109KB; 740 x 620 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206022 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES in the low pressure chamber at the Station's main dispensary, during a special run, 14 October 1943. Simulated altitude for this test is between 18,000 and 30,000 feet. The WAVE officer appears to be assisting with the adjustment of oxygen masks, prior to the beginning of the exercise. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206023 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES in the low pressure chamber at the Station's main dispensary, during a special run, 14 October 1943. Simulated altitude for this test is between 18,000 and 30,000 feet. Note observer behind the porthole, just above the WAVE Ensign's head. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 108KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206024 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES receive help putting on leather flight gear, while preparing for an indoctrination "flight" in the chill chamber at the Station's main dispensary, 15 October 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 107KB; 600 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206025 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES in the chill chamber at the Station's main dispensary, for an indoctrination "flight", 15 October 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 79KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206027 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES put on oxygen masks in preparation for an indoctrination "flight" in the chill chamber at the Station's main dispensary, 15 October 1943. Note leather flight gear worn by all. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 116KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206028 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida Sailor helps a WAVE put on an oxygen mask, during preparations for an indoctrination "flight" in the chill chamber at the Station's main dispensary, 15 October 1943. Note leather flight gear. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 115KB; 600 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-206029 Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida WAVES receive a briefing in preparation for an indoctrination "flight" in the chill chamber at the Station's main dispensary, 15 October 1943. Note leather flight gear worn by all. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 107KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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For images of World War II era WAVES touring Navy ships and aircraft, see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. |
Page made 18 February 2001