7/21/12

women

Woman aircraft worker, Vega Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, Calif. Shown checking electrical assemblies (LOC) Oyida Peaks riveting as part of her NYA training to become a mechanic at the Naval Air Base, in the Assembly and Repair Department, Corpus Christi, Texas (LOC) Painting the American insignia on airplane wings is a job that Mrs. Irma Lee McElroy, a former office worker, does with precision and patriotic zeal. Mrs. McElroy is a civil service employee at the naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas. Her husband is a f Assembly and Repairs Dept. mechanic Mary Josephine Farley works on a Wright Whirlwind motor, Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas (LOC)
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These photographs of woman aircraft workers were taken in the early 40s. There is something so strong and empowering about them. You can find the full set over at the Library of Congress online collection. Untitled
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6 comments:

  1. so glamorous and strong!

    Aimée xx
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  2. Ooh I have had these photos saved for a couple of years now. I absolutely love seeing everyday women from past eras.

    Becky
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  3. I love these. The women look so modern, and that feeling is very inspiring.

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  5. Wow! Gorgeous photographs - and the colors are so rich. I am also sort of in love with those pants in the second photo.

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