Women Workers Assembling B-17F Bomber October 1942

In October 1942, women workers at Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California, install fixtures in the tail fuselage of a B-17F bomber. The B-17F, known as the Flying Fortress, serves as a critical heavy bomber in World War II, operated by a crew of seven to nine. This period marks a pivotal time for women in the aircraft industry, showcasing their contributions to wartime production efforts.

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