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Show Navy Photographers Compile Records of Operations on 7 Seas Compiling a permanent record of tactics and training, photography has assumed new dimensions in the U. S. navy. The camera, still and motion, records test flights, such as shown m the picture below, and accurately shows mistakes and possibilities for improvement. In addition, photography has great value in reconnaissance, and is rapidly becoming one of the most desired mediums for training personnel. U. S. navy photographers are scattered all over the world, compiling this day by day record of operations, training, and battle heroism. Through their skill and bravery the public, too, is getting a graphic first-hand account of front line action in which American fighting men are participating. These photographs are typical of what is being be-ing done with the camera by U. S. navy photographers. photographs are typical of what is be- jpw-jyi ing done with the camera by U. S. navy f j ' , j photographers. &!K Li ' f ! "V lt K T- mm - s i X ilt f I " ' tfd Li- s' r; JPk K, . Ihe sober expression on the faces of these young parachutists indicate that it is the final inspection before going aloft. These students at the Lakehurst (N. J.) naval air station have spent 16 weeks learning how to inspect, pack and maintain 'chutes. They will now jump from the 'chute they have packed. NA - .s A- i 4- w v y , x- . - - f A i r 'AtA ! K -4Kr,A. -. I ylZ is O. K. so far with i this student parachute i rigger (above, left). Lower Low-er left: One-man rubber life rafts are standard equipment in all navy single scat fighters. C02 inflates raft in a minute. Circle: Safe! With a small store of concentrated concentrat-ed food and water, pilot can stay afloat until rescued. Below: A coast guardsman inspects derelict before it is destroyed. I ' 1 Below: A coast guardsman inspects I t derelict before it is destroyed. f v y vjk j I -'( " AA if . . " V 'A : '1A A A: ,-,-' .4VA A- r r; Af AA-J I " k' ,r.. ' - -A A ' ri L'r j rf otfT"-VV.--m- w- - -- ' ..J |