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A nose wheel and landing gear assembly for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inc. Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
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A nose wheel and landing gear assembly for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inc. Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
A nose wheel and landing gear assembly for a B-25 bomber under construction in a western aircraft plant, North American Aviation, Inc. Calif. A front section of the plane shows in the background. General Doolittle has called the ship the best military plane in existence. With plenty of speed, a 1, 700-mile cruising range and a ceiling of 25, 000 feet, it has performed brilliantly as a medium bomber and as an escort plane
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This print by Alfred T Palmer takes us back to the bustling aircraft plant of North American Aviation, Inc. in California during 1942. The image showcases a nose wheel and landing gear assembly for a B-25 bomber under construction, with a front section of the plane visible in the background. During World War II, General Doolittle hailed this particular aircraft as the best military plane in existence. Its impressive features included exceptional speed, a cruising range of 1,700 miles, and an impressive ceiling height of 25,000 feet. This medium bomber also served effectively as an escort plane. The photograph captures the essence of American industrial might during this pivotal era. It portrays a blue-collar worker amidst his fellow employees on an assembly line inside the aircraft plant. Wearing overalls and fully engaged in his task, he represents the dedicated men who played a crucial role in manufacturing these remarkable war machines. Alfred T Palmer's skillful composition emphasizes both the precision and scale involved in constructing such complex machinery. His work is part of the Farm Security Administration collection held at the Library of Congress. This evocative image serves as a powerful reminder not only of America's aviation heritage but also its unwavering commitment to national defense during one of history's most challenging periods - World War II.
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