Quite possibly Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolvers

 

Nancy Winn, a WAVE in the disbursing office, approaches the Pre-Flight School Administrator Building accompanied by two unidentified sailors as they approach the Pre-Flight School Administrator Building, circa 1944; P0027/1132, in the United States Navy Pre-Flight School (University of North Carolina) Photographic Collection (P0027), North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

Abstract    The United States Navy Pre-Flight School was established in February 1942 and was a major component of the University’s contributions to the national war effort during World War II. The United States Navy announced the establishment of a pre-flight school to train naval pilots on the campus of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. The University hosted the second stage of a one-year training program for the servicemen. Cadets began arriving in May 1942 at the rate of about 300 every two weeks until a quota of 1,875 was reached. Collection consists of approximately 6,000 negatives made by United States Navy photographers. The images document the work of the Pre-Flight School, including both training and social activities. Images depict white and Black men and women (including civilians) who contributed to the work of the school as Officers, Cadets, Nurses, WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), and instructors. Also included are numerous images depicting women and Black servicemen who were part of the School’s daily operation. There are images of black servicemen who were transferred to the campus as members of the U.S. Navy’s B-1 Band. They were among the first Black non-commissioned officers in the modern U.S. Navy who were assigned positions other than cooks, porters, or other related support staff.

On 6/27/2023 at 4:32 PM, Salvage Sailor said:

 

Nancy Winn, a WAVE in the disbursing office, approaches the Pre-Flight School Administrator Building accompanied by two unidentified sailors as they approach the Pre-Flight School Administrator Building, circa 1944; P0027/1132, in the United States Navy Pre-Flight School (University of North Carolina) Photographic Collection (P0027), North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

Abstract    The United States Navy Pre-Flight School was established in February 1942 and was a major component of the University’s contributions to the national war effort during World War II. The United States Navy announced the establishment of a pre-flight school to train naval pilots on the campus of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. The University hosted the second stage of a one-year training program for the servicemen. Cadets began arriving in May 1942 at the rate of about 300 every two weeks until a quota of 1,875 was reached. Collection consists of approximately 6,000 negatives made by United States Navy photographers. The images document the work of the Pre-Flight School, including both training and social activities. Images depict white and Black men and women (including civilians) who contributed to the work of the school as Officers, Cadets, Nurses, WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), and instructors. Also included are numerous images depicting women and Black servicemen who were part of the School’s daily operation. There are images of black servicemen who were transferred to the campus as members of the U.S. Navy’s B-1 Band. They were among the first Black non-commissioned officers in the modern U.S. Navy who were assigned positions other than cooks, porters, or other related support staff.

Before I read any of this, I guessed, Dispersing Officer with 2 escorts and the cash, on their way to “Pay Day”. 

Same, Same Steve, I've never seen a WAVE on duty with a gunbelt that was not a Disbursing Officer

WAVES Officers in training with .45 Automatics, July 27th, 1943 Boston Mass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Those are some great photos. 

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I'm out of darned Likes again but agree. Great photos!

mikie