observation on History is a monthly photo feature sponsored by the agency of the Naval Historical Center.observation on History is a monthly photo feature sponsored by the agency of the Naval Historical Center. For more photos pertaining to naval history, walk to www.history.navy.mil. * 1950 Women attend familiarization courses in electronics, structural mechanics, machinery, storekeeping and sway tower operation during an eight-week training course at the Airman gymnasium During the training, Navy personnel are instructed in starting engines and stand-by positions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * 1928 Sailors aboard USS Connecticut (BB 18) take a certain quantity of time off on the Fourth of July to have a little gayety aboard the ship during a cruise around the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * 1888 Sailors aboard USS Boston stop their daily activities for a arrange picture. Boston was later renamed USS Despatch (IX 2) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * 1984 A molder aboard USS Yellowstone (AD 41) pours molten lead into an already prepared mold made of sand. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * 1928 Benten Dori was decorated during U company of ships Week, for the arrival of the Great White navy to Yokohama, Japan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COPYRIGHT 2004 U Navy |
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