Men and women assembling wings for B-17 Flying Fortress, Murray Corporation of America
View of men and women workers assembling wings for the B-17 bomber at the Murray Corporation of America factory. Label on back: "Murray Corporation of America, Aircraft Division, Detroit. Print #1565-3, B-17-F Flying Fortress wing tip framing conveyor. B-17-F Flying Fortress wing tips first take form on this 'framing' line. Here small parts are brought together or 'framed' on jigs which hold shape of work to within .002 of an inch, an are frequently tested for absolute accuracy. While the above work is in progress, corresponding outer wing and leading edge sections are being assembled elsewhere, and both sub-assemblies move forward to meet at the final assembly line. On second jig from left, note 'back up' board, a Murray innovation, used to hold the skin rigid against the ribs while it is being riveted. Conveyorization is currently saving 12,620 man-hours per month on the above operation, and releasing 54 vitally needed workers for other important war work assignments." Handwritten on back: Women workers."
- Resource ID:
- na040233
- Subject:
- Women aircraft industry employees
- Aircraft industry--Employees
- B-17 bomber--Design and construction
- Airplanes--Wings
- Murray Corporation of America
- Automotive Council for War Production--Archives
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1942-1945
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
- Department:
- National Automotive History Collection
- Location:
- MS84/Automotive Council for War Production, Women workers, 90:6
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.