USS Langley (CVL-27) Flight Quarters

Lieutenant Commander Edward C. Outlaw, Commander Fighting Squadron 32 and Air Group 32, with other VF-32 pilots in flight quarters after a sweep over Truk, 29 April 1944. Note steward serving drinks, status boards on the bulkhead and ventilator on the overhead. African Americans were not allowed to serve as anything other than mess stewards, but they did man the guns during combat. Right Click and choose "View Image" to enlarge.