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Women workers install fixtures and assem... Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942 Creator: Alfred T Palmer
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Women workers install fixtures and assem... Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942 Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17 bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif. Better known as the " Flying Fortress, " the B-17F is a later model of the B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the south Pacific, Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber, with a crew of seven to nine men, and with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions
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This print captures a significant moment in history at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California, during 1942. The image showcases a group of determined women workers diligently installing fixtures and assembling components onto the tail fuselage section of a B-17 bomber, famously known as the "Flying Fortress". The B-17F model depicted here played a crucial role in various theaters of war including the South Pacific and Germany. This long-range, high-altitude heavy bomber required a crew of seven to nine men to operate effectively. Equipped with ample armament for self-defense on daylight missions, it symbolized American strength and determination during World War II. Alfred T Palmer skillfully captured this scene from within the aircraft plant's interior, highlighting both the industrial setting and these remarkable female assembly line workers. Dressed in their practical blue-collar attire - blouses paired with headscarves or headdresses - they embody resilience and dedication amidst challenging times. Preserved by the Library of Congress' Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, this photograph stands as an enduring testament to America's wartime efforts. It serves as a reminder of how women stepped up to fill vital roles traditionally held by men while contributing significantly to their country's defense industry. Through Alfred T Palmer's lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the unwavering spirit that defined an era characterized by sacrifice and unity.
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