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Images of World War II WAVES in aviation-related jobs Occupations - Aviation related

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Photo #: NH 95359 WAVES Aviation Metalsmiths Members of the first class of WAVES to graduate from the Aviation Metalsmith School, at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Norman, Oklahoma, 30 July 1943. Those present are identified in Photo # NH 95359 (complete caption), which also provides additional information provided by the donor. Donation of Shirley Feldstein Bell. NHHC Collection. Online Image: 135KB; 740 x 600
Photo #: 80-G-K-5670 (Color) Aviation Metalsmith 2nd Class Elizabeth Holbrook, USNR(W) Checks a finished metal bracket against its blueprint, in a huge assembly and repair building at a Naval Air Station in the Hawaiian islands, circa mid-1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 73KB; 740 x 585 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-205607 Aviation Metalsmith 3rd Class Robie Young Working at a grinder in the Assembly and Repair Department, Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 78KB; 605 x 765 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-88210 Aviation Metalsmith 3rd Class Claire Bickham and Seaman 1st Class (Aviation Metalsmith) Susie Alvis Riveting aircraft structure in the Assembly and Repair Department at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, circa 24 July 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 120KB; 740 x 620 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-88212 Airman 1st Class (Aviation Metalsmith) Barbara Stroud, USNR(W) Drilling and riveting aircraft structure in the Assembly and Repair Department at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, 24 July 1943. Note that she is wearing safety glasses, a wise precaution for this type of work. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 615 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-325355 Aviation Metalsmith 2nd Class Kathryn A. Wolny, USNR(W) Repairs an inflatable liferaft for use on patrol planes, at Naval Air Station Kanoehe Bay, Hawaii, 9 July 1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 78KB; 600 x 765 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives

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