The Snapshots in Time Collection
Sailors Exercising with Improvised Gymnastic and Weightlifting Equipment on Hangar Deck, U.S. Navy Carrier, World War II
Sailors make use of the hangar deck for physical training, improvising gymnastic bars and lifting weights during off-duty hours. Long deployments at sea demanded creative outlets for recreation and fitness, and shipboard gyms -- however makeshift -- helped crews stay sharp and boosted morale between watches. Project: 218480