Those were the days...

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Those were the days...

Post by :FI:Airway » Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:39 pm

...and we we're young.
Here are three examples of a great photography website about yesterdays.
It's not all about war but historic pictures in general.
LINK: http://www.shorpy.com

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October 1942. Long Beach, California. "Women are trained to do precise and vital engine installation detail in Douglas Aircraft Co. plants."

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February 1942. "Aluminum casting. A woman's place in this large Midwest aluminum factory is on the inspection line. She's giving a final checkup on these aluminum pistons which are destined for use by America's armed forces. Destination of the finished aluminum products is kept secret. They'll probably end up as jeep or airplane engine parts. Aluminum Industries Inc., Cincinnati."

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October 1942. Long Beach, California. "Girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant joins sections of wing ribs to reinforce the inner wing assemblies of B-17F heavy bombers."
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Re: Those were the days...

Post by :FI:WillieOFS » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:51 am

WOW!! Great find!!!

Thanks! :beer:
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Re: Those were the days...

Post by :FI:Conman » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:53 am

nice pics airway. long before my time
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