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Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Aluminum cowl sections for B-17F heavy bombers are checked and inspected in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Aluminum cowl sections for B-17F heav...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, give important help in producing planes for their men at the front. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at the plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. American mothers and sisters...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman plane construction technician fits the bombsight mount of a B-17F heavy bomber nearing completion at the Long Beach, California, plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The mount will carry the world's deadliest bombsight. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman plane construction technician...

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Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Scrap metal from the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, are sent to the smelter for reclamation into shining new raw stock. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Scrap metal from the Long Be...

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Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport planes awaits the installation of wings at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport plane...

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Production. A-20 attack bombers. Tail view of a new A-20 attack bomber on Long Beach, California flight ramp of Douglas Aircraft Company. Mechanics complete final checks before test flight and delivery to the Army. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and Royal Air Force (RAF) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations--also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Tail view of a new A-20 attack bomber...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Women riveters in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Women riveters in the Long Beach, Cal...

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Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A foreman at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, instructs two new women employees in the technique of sheet metal assembly work. 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, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber, with a crew of seven to nine men with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A foreman at the Long Beach, Californ...

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Production. B-17F heavy bombers. One of the many women who have become excellent plane technicians at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Her job is to check attaching angles on wing leading edges for the B-17F heavy bombers. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. One of the many women who have become...

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Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Two assembly line worker at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, enjoy a well-earned lunch period. Nacelle parts for a heavy bomber form the background. Most important are the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Two assembly line worker at ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Inspectors at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, check all assembly work minutely to assure that dependable planes will go to our men at the front. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at the plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Inspectors at the Long Beach...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport planes move toward completion at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport plane...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. C-47 transport planes. With its engines roaring a mighty crescendo of power, a C-47 transport plane, just completed at the Long Beach, California, plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company prepares to take off for its flight test, prior to delivery for military services. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. With its engines roaring a mighty c...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a military aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. At the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, scrap metal is carefully segregated in separate boxes for the maximum salvage at the smelter. Most important of the many types of aircrafts made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. At the Long Beach, Californi...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17F Bomber at the Long Beach, California plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over Germany, and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude heavy bomber, with a crew of seven to nine men, and an armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions. Douglas Aircraft Company

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Women workers install fixtures and as...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. C-47 transport planes. Expert mechanics complete final delivery arrangements on a group of C-47 transport planes at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Expert mechanics complete final del...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Railroad Tracks, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Railroad Tracks, 3855 Lakew...

Significance: The railroad tracks are one of two features and 18 contributing buildings to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Personnel Office Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Personnel Office Building, ...

Significance: Building No. 9 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 38...

Significance: Building No. 7 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Cafeteria, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Cafeteria, 3855 Lakewood Bo...

Significance: Building No. 8 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage As...

Significance: Building No. 12 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 2 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

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

Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage secti...

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The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been termed an industrial melting pot, since men and women of fifty-eight national origins work side by side in pushing Americas's plane output. S. O. Porter, Douglas director of personnel, recently declared that Negros are doing an outstanding job in all plants. Luedell Mitchell and Lavada Cherry are shown in the El Segundo Plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been term...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been termed an industrial melting pot, since men and women of fifty-eight national origins work side by side in pushing Americas's plane output. S. O. Porter, Douglas director of personnel, recently declared that Negros are doing an outstanding job in all plants. R. B. Santona and L. C. Ross work together in the El Segundo plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been term...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a factory worker, plant, manufacture, assembly line, industrial facility, early 20th-century industrial architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. show less

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been termed an industrial melting pot, since men and women of fifty-eight national origins work side by side in pushing Americas's plane output. S. O. Porter, Douglas director of personnel, recently declared that Negros are doing an outstanding job in all plants. Dolores Aldrich is employed in the Long Beach Plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been term...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been termed an industrial melting pot, since men and women of fifty-eight national origins work side by side in pushing Americas's plane output. S. O. Porter, Douglas director of personnel, recently declared that Negros are doing an outstanding job in all plants. Lucille Little works in the El Segundo Plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company

The six plane factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company have been term...

Image source: Douglas Aircraft photo from OWI. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More infor... More

Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircra...

Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman worker at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif.

An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman worker at the Douglas Aircraft...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 [i.e. C-47] bomber at the plant of North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood [i.e. Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach], Calif.

Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 [i.e. C-47] bombe...

Photo shows a woman and man working on a Douglas Aircraft Company cockpit shell identified as a C-47 based on the window outline. Although sometimes called a 'biscuit bomber,' the plane was for transport. (Sour... More

This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches on the bombardier nose section of a B-17F navy bomber, Long Beach, Calif. She's one of many capable women workers in the Douglas Aircraft Company plant. 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, over 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

This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches on the bombard...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Annette del Sur public[iz]ing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif.

Annette del Sur public[iz]ing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Airc...

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American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft Company, give important help in producing dependable planes for their men at the front, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft...

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Men and women from all walks of life, like the members of this riveting team, contribute their skills to the production of B-17F heavy bombers at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Men and women from all walks of life,...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. C-47 transport planes. Wings for C-47 transport planes ready for the assembly line at Long Beach, California, Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Wings for C-47 transport planes rea...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Interesting patterns are formed by the wings of A-20 attack bombers, waiting their turn on the assembly lines of the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and Royal Air Force (RAF) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations--also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Interesting patterns are formed by th...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A girl worker at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, puts final touches on a nacelle of a B-17F heavy bomber before it is installed on a wing. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A girl worker at the Long Beach, Cali...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport planes awaits the installation of wings at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport plane...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a military aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Women are proving themselves excellent technicians at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. These airplane engine mechanics learned all they know about their jobs at the company school, and now there putting their knowledge to use. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of trrops and cargo

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Women are proving themselve...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Sheet metal scrap is carefully held and segregated for maximun salvage value at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Sheet metal scrap is careful...

Picryl description: Public domain image of food, dinner, grocery store, eating, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A completed B-17F heavy bomber is checked by final inspectors at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, before it moves to the flight line for rigid acceptance tests. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A completed B-17F heavy bomber is che...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Prefabricated plane parts await installation on the assembly lines at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Prefabricated plane parts aw...

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Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Experienced men help women trainees to learn the intricacies of modern airplane construction at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Experienced men help women t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. A woman airplane engine mechanic at the Long Beach, California, Douglas Aircraft Company. She was carefully trained by experts in the company school. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. A woman airplane engine mech...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. Tons of vital war materials will pass through this cargo door of a C-47 transport plane under construction at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across the oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Tons of vital war materials will pa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 38...

Significance: Building No. 17 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Receiving & Storage Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Receiving & ...

Significance: Building No. 5 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Lo...

Significance: As the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach plant, the facility made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in southern California. It was constructed as a critical... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Final Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 13 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 38...

Significance: Building No. 7 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly...

Significance: Building No. 4 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage As...

Significance: Building No. 12 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Riveter at work at the Douglas Aircraft Corporation plant in Long Beach, Calif

Riveter at work at the Douglas Aircraft Corporation plant in Long Beac...

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. Wing installation engine and tuneup are among the final operations in the building of C-47 transport planes in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Wing installation engine and tuneup...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. On the flight line of Douglas Aircraft Company at Long Beach, California, expert mechanics complete final adjustments before a C-47 transport plane makes trial flight. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. On the flight line of Douglas Aircr...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. A new C-47 transport plane gets a final checkup on the flight ramp of Douglas Aircraft Company at Long Beach, California. If it passes the trials successfully it will be delivered to the Army. The versatile C-47 performs many important military tasks. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. A new C-47 transport plane gets a f...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an aircraft, assembly line, industrial facility, 1930s aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman plane construction technician fits the bombsight mount of a B-17F heavy bomber nearing completion at the Long Beach, California, plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The mount will carry the world's deadliest bombsight. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman plane construction technician...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Negro girls are proving willing and capable aircraft workers. This girl works on wing jigs in the assembly of B-17F heavy bombers at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Negro girls are proving willing and c...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Douglas Aircraft's salvage queen. Annette del Sur, an office employee at Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, California, poses atop a pile of aluminum scraps collected at the plant to help publicize Uncle Sam's salvage campaign. The earings and hair ornaments are fashioned from aluminum turnings. Douglas Aircraft Company

Douglas Aircraft's salvage queen. Annette del Sur, an office employee ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Women become skilled shop technicians after careful training in the school at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Women become skilled shop technicians after careful training in the sc...

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A women worker, over 60 years old, does an expert riveting job on a B-17F bomber in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A women worker, over 60 years old, do...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches on the bombardier nose section of a B-17F heavy bomber. She's one of many capable women workers in the Long Beach, California, plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber with a crew of seven to nine men with armament sufficient to defend itself on daylight missions

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. This girl in a glass house is putting...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. C-47 transport planes. Fuel tanks for Douglas C-47 transport planes are stored prior to installation in ships at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across the oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Fuel tanks for Douglas C-47 transpo...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Prefabricated plane parts await installation on the assembly lines at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Prefabricated plane parts aw...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women are successfully taking over many responsible production and inspection jobs at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Women are successfully takin...

Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A riveting crew at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, assembles the frame of a nacelle for a B-17F heavy bomber. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A riveting crew at the Long Beach, Ca...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other jobs at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Men and women make efficient...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. In the transport nose of this new B-17F heavy bomber is housed the deadliest bombsight in the world. The plane is just about ready to make its maiden flight from the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. In the transport nose of this new B-1...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The final assembly line of B-17F heavy bombers moves rapidly in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The final assembly line of B-17F heav...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. These women mechanics at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company are learning some of the fine points of the mighty engines that power the C-47 transport plane. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across the oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. These women mechanics at the Long B...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The careful, skilled fingers of women workers at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, prepare a wing rib for a mighty bomber. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model of B-17, which distinguished itself in action in the South Pacific, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. The careful, skilled fingers of women...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Final Aircraft Assembly Bui...

Significance: Building No. 1 is one of 18 contributing buildings two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contribut... More

Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Woman at work on motor, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches on the bombardier nose section of a B-17F navy bomber, Long Beach, Calif. She's one of many capable women workers in the Douglas Aircraft Company plant. 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, over 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

This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches on the bombard...

Photo shows Phyllis Ann Marxson Clark, a North Dakota native who was eighteen at the time the photo was taken (Source: her grandson, S. Washburn, 2015) 12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 19... More

Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircra...

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 i.e. C-47 bomber at the plant of North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood i.e. Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 i.e. C-47 bomber ...

Photo shows a woman and man working on a Douglas Aircraft Company cockpit shell identified as a C-47 based on the window outline. Although sometimes called a 'biscuit bomber,' the plane was for transport. (Sour... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport planes awaits the installation of wings at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. A long line of C-47 transport plane...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Wings for deadly A-20 attack bombers form interesting patterns at the Long Beach, California plant of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and the RAF (Royal Air Force) for hedge hopping and for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns in varying combinations

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Wings for deadly A-20 attack bombers ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. A seasoned mechanic at the Long Beach, California, Douglas Aircraft Company, makes final adjustments on an engine for a new airplane. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. A seasoned mechanic at the L...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Inspectors at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, check all assembly work minutely to assure that dependable planes will go to our men at the front. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at the plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Inspectors at the Long Beach...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Aluminum cowl sections for B-17F heavy bombers are checked and inspected in the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. Aluminum cowl sections for B-17F heav...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman worker at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, spot welds wing skin sheets for a B-17F heavy bomber. The welding machine is suspended over sheets which move on a platform below her. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman worker at the Long Beach, Cal...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, give important help in producing planes for their men at the front. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at the plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. American mothers and sisters...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Two assembly line worker at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, enjoy a well-earned lunch period. Nacelle parts for a heavy bomber form the background. Most important are the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Production. Airplane maufacture, general. Two assembly line worker at ...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Parts Sub-Assembly...

Significance: Building No. 3 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly contr... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage As...

Significance: Building No. 12 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage Assembly Building, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Aircraft Wing & Fuselage As...

Significance: Building No. 12 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More

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

Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage secti...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Girl inspector confers with a worker as she makes a a careful check of center wings for C-47 transport planes, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Girl inspector confers with a worker as she makes a a careful check of...

12002-39. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... More

Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other jobs at the Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F ("Flying Fortress") heavy bomber, the A-20 ("Havoc") assault bomber and the C-47 heavy transport plane for the carrying of troops and cargo

Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other job...

Photo shows a woman and man working on a Douglas Aircraft Company cockpit shell identified as a C-47 based on the window outline. Although sometimes called a 'biscuit bomber, 'the plane was for transport. (Sou... More

Production. C-47 transport planes. The nose of a C-47 transport plane takes shape under the expert hands of men and women workers at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across the oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. The nose of a C-47 transport plane ...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s US industrial development, Second World War, US war production, indusry, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman worker at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, spot welds wing skin sheets for a B-17F heavy bomber. The welding machine is suspended over sheets which move on a platform below her. 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, over 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

Production. B-17F heavy bombers. A woman worker at the Long Beach, Cal...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More

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