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Dawn Patrol (B-25s)

Dawn Patrol (B-25s)

Title: Dawn Patrol (B-25s)..Creator: Richie, Robert Yarnall, 1908-1984..Date: September 18, 1941..Place: Lake Charles, Louisiana..Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie photograph collection..Physical Description: 1 tr... more

The Indians giving a talk to Colonel Bouquet in a conference at a council fire near his camp on the Banks of Muskingum in North American in October 1764.

The Indians giving a talk to Colonel Bouquet in a conference at a coun...

Newport, October 30, 1780. Just published and now selling, by Henry Barber, at the printing office near the parade, by the thousand, groce, hundred, dozen, or single, The North-American calendar; or, An almanack, for the uear of our Lord 1780 ..

Newport, October 30, 1780. Just published and now selling, by Henry Ba...

U.S. Reports: Bank of North American v. Pettit, 4 U.S. (4 Dall.) 127 (1793)

U.S. Reports: Bank of North American v. Pettit, 4 U.S. (4 Dall.) 127 (...

Description: U.S. Reports Volume 4; Dallas Volume 4; April Term, 1793; Bank of North American versus Pettit.

map from "History of the Oregon Territory and British North-American Fur Trade; with an account of the habits and customs of the principal native tribes"

map from "History of the Oregon Territory and British North-American F...

This image has been taken from scan 000015 from "History of the Oregon Territory and British North-American Fur Trade; with an account of the habits and customs of the principal native tribes". The title and su... more

Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay Co's. post, Columbia River, enclosing tents of N. A. [i.e., North American] Boundary Commission, May 1860

Fort Vancouver, Hudson's Bay Co's. post, Columbia River, enclosing ten...

Photograph shows view of buildings and tents at the Hudson's Bay Company's post at Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia River. The British North American Boundary Commission survey crews arrived at Fort Vancouver in... more

Stereobild av kvinna med spädbarn i korg."Squaw and Papoose, Luna Island".

Stereobild av kvinna med spädbarn i korg."Squaw and Papoose, Luna Isla...

Stereobild av kvinna med spädbarn i korg."Squaw and Papoose, Luna Island".

Chicora the original name of Carolina. Respectfully dedicated to the patriotic ladies of the Southern Confederated States of North American

Chicora the original name of Carolina. Respectfully dedicated to the p...

Although printed in Philadelphia, the sheet music on which this illustrated cover appears is clearly Southern in sympathy. Within an ornate acanthus framework is a large palmetto tree, symbol of South Carolina.... more

For the North American and U. S. Gazette. Mr. Editor:- I have read with that respect that his writings ever ensure for themselvs, the able article of Cecil in this morning's paper, and while agreeing to a portion of his facts and opinions, must

For the North American and U. S. Gazette. Mr. Editor:- I have read wit...

On verso: 50937 '04. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 234, Folder 4.

map from "An Account of the Cruise of the St. George on the North American and West Indian Station. During the years 1861-1862. [With a map.]"

map from "An Account of the Cruise of the St. George on the North Amer...

This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "An Account of the Cruise of the St. George on the North American and West Indian Station. During the years 1861-1862. [With a map.]". The title and subject terms... more

Indians making birch-bark canoes

Indians making birch-bark canoes

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1871 Aug. 5, p. 725.

Thos. Willing, President of the Bank of North American, 1782-1791.

Thos. Willing, President of the Bank of North American, 1782-1791.

Sitting Bull, North American chief

Sitting Bull, North American chief

Cigarette card for W.S. Kimball & Co. tobacco manufacturer shows portrait of Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Lakota leader. Title from item. Issued by: W.S. Kimball & Co.

Comanches from "Sport and adventures among the North-American Indians ... With ... illustrations, etc"

Comanches from "Sport and adventures among the North-American Indians ...

This image has been taken from scan 000247 from "Sport and adventures among the North-American Indians ... With ... illustrations, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, ... more

[Philadelphia, Pa., the North American and Real Estate Trust Bldgs.]

[Philadelphia, Pa., the North American and Real Estate Trust Bldgs.]

Philadelphia, Pa., the North American and Real Estate Trust Bldgs.

Philadelphia, Pa., the North American and Real Estate Trust Bldgs.

Title from jacket. Garrick Theatre at right. "325" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 062074. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Str. North American, Saint Clair Flats]

[Str. North American, Saint Clair Flats]

[North American Real Estate Trust, City Hall, and Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa.]

[North American Real Estate Trust, City Hall, and Land Title Bldg., Ph...

Str. North American, Saint Clair Flats

Str. North American, Saint Clair Flats

Title based on negative D4-22836. "531" on negative. No Detroit Publishing Co. no. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

North American and Real Estate Trust buildings, Philadelphia, Pa.

North American and Real Estate Trust buildings, Philadelphia, Pa.

North American and Real Estate Trust buildings, Philadelphia, Pa

North American and Real Estate Trust buildings, Philadelphia, Pa

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 017519. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

U.S. Reports: United States v. North American Co., 253 U.S. 330 (1920)

U.S. Reports: United States v. North American Co., 253 U.S. 330 (1920)

Description: U.S. Reports Volume 253; October Term, 1919; United States v. North American Transportation &(and) Trading Company - North American Transportation &(and) Trading Company v. United States

U.S. Reports: Landis v. North American Co., 299 U.S. 248 (1936)

U.S. Reports: Landis v. North American Co., 299 U.S. 248 (1936)

Description: U.S. Reports Volume 299; October Term, 1936; Landis et al. v. North American Co.

An employee in the drill-press section of North American's huge machine shop runs mounting holes in a large dural casting, Inglewood, Calif. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

An employee in the drill-press section of North American's huge machin...

On North American's outdoor assembly line, employees rush a B-25 to completion, North American Aviation, Inglewood, Calif

On North American's outdoor assembly line, employees rush a B-25 to co...

12002-38. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... more

Employees on the "Sunshine" assembly line at North American's plant put the finishing touches on another B-25 bomber, Inglewood, Calif. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Employees on the "Sunshine" assembly line at North American's plant pu...

North American's P-51 Mustang Fighter is in service with Britain's Royal Air Force, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

North American's P-51 Mustang Fighter is in service with Britain's Roy...

Cowling and control rods are added to motors for North American B-25 bombers as they move down the assembly line, North American, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

Cowling and control rods are added to motors for North American B-25 b...

Cowling and control rods are added to motors for North American B-25 bombers as they move down the assembly line, North American, Inc., Inglewood, Calif

Cowling and control rods are added to motors for North American B-25 b...

12002-38. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... more

Sheet metal parts are numbered with this pneumatic numbering machine in North American's sheet metal department, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

Sheet metal parts are numbered with this pneumatic numbering machine i...

In North American's modern machine shop, another aircraft part is finished on a huge turret lathe, North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif

In North American's modern machine shop, another aircraft part is fini...

12002-38. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... more

On North American's outdoor assembly line, employees rush a B-25 to completion, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inglewood, Calif.

On North American's outdoor assembly line, employees rush a B-25 to co...

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the tail section of a P-51 fighter prior to spraying the olive-drab camouflage of the U.S. Army, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the tail s...

In North American's modern machine shop, another aircraft part is finished on a huge turret lathe, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

In North American's modern machine shop, another aircraft part is fini...

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the tail section of a P-51 fighter prior to spraying the olive-drab camouflage of the U.S. Army, North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the tail s...

12002-38. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... more

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.'s Inglewood, Calif., plant

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembl...

12002-38. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944. General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Add... more

Captain B.R. Eckstein, Army Air Force's representative at North American climbs into a P-51 Mustang fighter for a final test before acceptance by the Army Air Force

Captain B.R. Eckstein, Army Air Force's representative at North Americ...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Motors are delivered in this special fork lift tractor from the receiving department to the engine assembly line of North American's in Inglewood, California, aircraft plant. This plant produces the battle tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Motors are delivered in thi...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... more

Two North American guards, part of a large force who are constantly on the alert at North American

Two North American guards, part of a large force who are constantly on...

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... more

B-25 bombers and P-51 fighters stand side by side on North American's flight ramp

B-25 bombers and P-51 fighters stand side by side on North American's ...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Landing gears for B-25 bombers, completely assembled, are delivered to the final assembly line of North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Landing gears for B-25 bomb...

Every few months at North American, employees are given an opportunity to see the ships they build perform during their lunch period. Part of the thousands of employees are seen here going back to their work after seeing a thrilling performance by B-25 bombers and P-51 fighters

Every few months at North American, employees are given an opportunity...

Two women "swing shift" employees at North American "talk over" the day's events as they eat lunch at their benches. The company broadcasts news and music throughout the plant during lunch periods

Two women "swing shift" employees at North American "talk over" the da...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A huge rubber tire is mounted on the landing gear strut of a B-25 bomber before it moves to the final assembly line of North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A huge rubber tire is mount...

In North American's foundry, kirksite is poured into a mould

In North American's foundry, kirksite is poured into a mould

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A group of North American's women employees at Inglewood, California, discuss a coming sports event with Bonnie Edlund, women's activities director. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A group of North American's...

Twenty mm cannon for North American's new P-51 fighter are checked over before moving to the final assembly line

Twenty mm cannon for North American's new P-51 fighter are checked ove...

A cross section of North American's B-25 assembly line

A cross section of North American's B-25 assembly line

A woman employee in North American's sheet metal department counter-sinks holes prior to riveting

A woman employee in North American's sheet metal department counter-si...

A North American "Mustang" for the British Royal Air Force is disassembled prior to crating and shipping

A North American "Mustang" for the British Royal Air Force is disassem...

North American P-51 fighters and B-25 bombers await test flights and delivery on North American's flight ramp

North American P-51 fighters and B-25 bombers await test flights and d...

A cross section of North American's B-25 assembly line

A cross section of North American's B-25 assembly line

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Controls for B-25 bomber are assembled by men and women in the machine parts sub-assembly department of North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Controls for B-25 bomber ar...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Florence Strand inspects hydraulic assemblies for war plane landing gear at the Inglewood, California plant of North American Aviation, Incorporated. She took her husband's place when he joined the Army. North American gives preference to the wives of men in the service. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Florence Strand inspects hy...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... more

In North American's tank department, a woman employee rivets a rib. Tanks like these with high test gasoline enable United Nations bombers to fly faster and farther

In North American's tank department, a woman employee rivets a rib. Ta...

Production. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes. A North American "Mustang" fighter plane is placed in a crate for shipment from the plant at Inglewood, California, to the Royal Air Force (RAF). This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes. A North American "Mustang" ...

Skilled machinists are vital to the war production program. Here a woman employee operates a turret lathe under the close supervision of a skilled machinist in North American's modern machine shop

Skilled machinists are vital to the war production program. Here a wom...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A woman inspector at North American's Inglewood, California, plant uses a micro-meter in testing control rods to be used in bomber and fighter planes. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A woman inspector at North ...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. This Negro employee runs a shear in the sheet metal department of North American's Inglewood, California, plant. Sheet metal plane parts are trimmed to the correct size by the use of a high speed electric shear. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. This Negro employee runs a ...

A skilled employee at North American assembles the cowling on a North American B-25 bomber

A skilled employee at North American assembles the cowling on a North ...

A scale model of North American's B-25 bomber is placed in the company's new wind tunnel

A scale model of North American's B-25 bomber is placed in the company...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Looking out the door at the end of North American's B-25 final assembly line at Inglewood, California. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Looking out the door at the...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A Negro employee at the flight ramp of North American's Inglewood, California, plant, tows a B-25 bomber into place. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A Negro employee at the fli...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Motors are delivered in this special fork lift tractor from the receiving department to the engine assembly line of North American's in Inglewood, California, aircraft plant. This plant produces the battle tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Motors are delivered in thi...

In North American's foundry, kirksite is poured into a mould to be used in press to shape plane parts

In North American's foundry, kirksite is poured into a mould to be use...

Wood is cut to the exact shape for assembling crates for shipping supplies and spare parts from North American's shipping department

Wood is cut to the exact shape for assembling crates for shipping supp...

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... more

On North American's outdoor ("sunshine") assembly line, final installations are made on B-25 bombers

On North American's outdoor ("sunshine") assembly line, final installa...

A North American "Mustang" for the British Royal Air Force is disassembled prior to crating and shipping

A North American "Mustang" for the British Royal Air Force is disassem...

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... more

Production. P-51 ("Mustang) fighter planes. Two employees at North American's Inglewood, California, plant, test the balance of a mounted tire for a P-51 fighter. In the background are tires for B-25 bombers. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. P-51 ("Mustang) fighter planes. Two employees at North Ame...

A group of employees discuss the evening interdepartmental softball game with Ken Kellough, recreation director at North American. The recreation department sponsors softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, swimming, boxing, golf, track, bowling, ice hockey and a rifle club, horseback riding club and ski club. Trophies are given to winning teams in interdepartment competition

A group of employees discuss the evening interdepartmental softball ga...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Varied programs are presented at North American's Inglewood, California, plant during lunch period. Here thousands watch a boxing match between two employees. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Varied programs are present...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Dolores Cook of North American's welfare department at Inglewood, California, makes an appointment for an employee to have his driver's license revised. She wears the uniform of the company's Red Cross unit. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Dolores Cook of North Ameri...

Production. P-51 ("Mustang) fighter planes. An inspector checks over the work done on a P-51 fighter before it moves to the next assembly position at North American's Inglewood, California, plant. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. P-51 ("Mustang) fighter planes. An inspector checks over t...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Negro and white work together at North American's Inglewood, California, plant, turning out planes to defeat the Axis. Here, employees of both races assemble the wing panels for a B-25 bomber. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Negro and white work togeth...

One of North American's women employees operates a pneumatic numbering machine in the sheet metal department. All items are given index numbers

One of North American's women employees operates a pneumatic numbering...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Cowling and control rods are assembled in North American's motor department in Inglewood, California, before engines are placed in the planes. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Cowling and control rods ar...

Production. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes. Cellophane wrapping is placed around a North American "Mustang" for the Royal Air Force (RAF), prior to crating and shipping from the Inglewood, California, plant. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes. Cellophane wrapping is plac...

Twenty mm cannon for North American's new P-51 fighter are checked over before moving to the final assembly line

Twenty mm cannon for North American's new P-51 fighter are checked ove...

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... more

On North American's outdoor assembly line, two employees prepare a B-25 for paint, wiping off paint and chalk marks, etc.

On North American's outdoor assembly line, two employees prepare a B-2...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A women acetylene welder works side by side with a man worker on an airplane gas tank at the North American's California, plant. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A women acetylene welder wo...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Assembling a junction box for a B-25 bomber in the electrical assembly department at North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Assembling a junction box f...

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the metal of a P-51 fighter prior to spraying on the olive drab camouflage of the United States Army Air Forces

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the metal ...

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... more

A partial view of North American's flight ramp, with P-51 fighters getting final adjustments before flight tests and paint

A partial view of North American's flight ramp, with P-51 fighters get...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Part of the cowling for one...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A guard at North American's Inglewood, California, aircraft factory, checks with the plant production department before admitting a visitor. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell) bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A guard at North American'...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. On North American's "Sunshine" assembly line at Inglewood, California, a B-25 bomber is prepared for painting. Paper is taped to those areas to be painted. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. On North American's "Sunshi...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... more

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A landing gear ready for assembly on a B-25 bomber is rolled into place on the final assembly line of North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A landing gear ready for as...

Stacks of vital raw materials in North American's receiving department await delivery to the proper departments. Aluminum tubing and rods

Stacks of vital raw materials in North American's receiving department...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Wright Whirlwind engines for a B-25 bomber receives a final check-up before moving to the final assembly floor at North American's Inglewood, California, plant. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. Wright Whirlwind engines fo...

A scale model of North American's B-25 bomber is placed in the company's new wind tunnel

A scale model of North American's B-25 bomber is placed in the company...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. In the transportation department at North American's Inglewood, California, aircraft plant, pins are placed in a map to determine the location of employee residences. This has been a great help in routing buses. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. In the transportation depar...

A Negro employee on North American's flight ramp tows a B-25 bomber into place

A Negro employee on North American's flight ramp tows a B-25 bomber in...

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Florence Strand inspects hydraulic assemblies for war plane landing gear at the Inglewood, California plant of North American Aviation, Incorporated. She took her husband's place when he joined the Army. North American gives preference to the wives of men in the service. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. Florence Strand inspects hy...

A homemade poster in the shipping department at North American

A homemade poster in the shipping department at North American

Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is a... more

An employee buys lunch at one of the "Travelunch" wagons that are stationed throughout the plant at North American

An employee buys lunch at one of the "Travelunch" wagons that are stat...

Annotation on negative or original negative jacket. Title and other information from caption sheet entry. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... more

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A employee in the drill press section of North American's huge machine shop at Inglewood, California, runs mounting holes in a large dural casting. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. A employee in the drill pre...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... more

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the metal of a P-51 fighter prior to spraying on the olive drab camouflage of the United States Army Air Forces

On North American's outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the metal ...

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A Negro employee at North American's Inglewood, California, plant, countersinks holes prior to riveting the wing panel for a B-25 bomber. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A Negro employee at North A...

Production. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes. Another wooden crate is assembled in North American's Inglewood, California, shipping department for a "Mustang" fighter plane for the Royal Air Force (RAF). This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes. Another wooden crate is ass...

Production. P-51 ("Mustang) fighter planes. A partial view of North American's flight ramp at Inglewood, California. In the foreground is a P-51 fighter which has just rolled off the final assembly line. It is now awaiting its coat of war paint. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. P-51 ("Mustang) fighter planes. A partial view of North Am...