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World War II era WAVES --
Aviation Environment Indoctrination


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:

  • Ship and Aviation Orientation.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    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.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     

    For images of World War II era WAVES touring Navy ships and aircraft, see:

  • Ship and Aviation Orientation.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.


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