WWII WAVES

WAVES in Chill Chamber for Indoctrination Flight

WAVES in chill chamber for indoctrination flight at main dispensary at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. 15 October

WAVES in double bunks in their barracks, typical of their World War II living quarters. Photographed circa 1943. Photo size:

Training pigeons to earn their ‘wings’ as messengers from airborne Navy craft is the unique duty of a small number

WAVES held a rally at the Washington Monument Grounds July 30, 1944, to celebrate the second anniversary of the establishment

WAVES about to go overseas put their barracks in perfect order at the distribution center on the west coast. The

In the Navy there’s no call like Mail Call, regardless of whether you are a sailor at sea or a

Margaret Cushing and three WAVES friends at the US Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland. Photo size: 900 × 1511

Group of WAVES members in dress uniform shown marching in formation during World War II. Photo size: 1280 × 1005

WAVES play Acey-Deucey in their quarters, 1 September 1943. Players are (left to right): Vera Hoffman, Yeoman 3rd Class Harriet

Captain Mildred H. McAfee, Director of the WAVES, Captain Charles Slayton, and Rear Admiral George S. Bryan watch as Frances

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