This is an original U. S. Navy Official Photograph depicting celestial navigation training at the Naval Air Training Center (N. A. T. C.) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The image captures aviation cadets engaged in ground-school instruction, learning the principles of navigation with various equipment. The reverse side provides a detailed description of the scene, identifying it as "Celestial navigation training begins on the ground. As a part of their extensive ground-school instruction at the Naval Air Training Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, aviation cadets learn the principles of navigation during class-room and outdoor instruction sessions. Practical navigation problems supplement the class work." This piece serves as a historical document showcasing naval aviation training from an unspecified date, likely mid-20th century given the style.

This listing includes the single paper document, identified as "614" on both sides, featuring the photograph on the front and descriptive text on the back. It is printed on paper and presents a unique piece of military history, ideal for collectors of naval memorabilia, aviation history, or Texas historical documents. The photograph is a genuine U. S. Navy Official Photograph, as explicitly stated on the back.