Woman Machinist at Douglas Aircraft Company 1942

In October 1942, a woman machinist operates at the Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California. This scene exemplifies womens crucial roles in the aircraft industry during World War II, reflecting the shift in workforce dynamics. The image underscores the importance of female labor in manufacturing during this transformative period in U.S. history.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. KNOWOL watermark does not appear on final print.