Waiting in the Ready Room

Intrepid’s pilots awaited their missions in ready rooms like the one shown in this photograph. Squadron leaders briefed pilots on their objectives and the expected conditions—wind, weather, enemy defenses. After their flights, pilots reviewed the results. Occasionally, they nervously awaited news of a lost squadronmate.

This photograph shows men from Air Group 6 listening to a briefing in preparation for attacks against Kwajalein Atoll.