Navy WAVE Inspects a Grumman Wildcat Engine

December 3, 2017 Margie Bedell-Burke 0 Comments african american, aircraft engine, aircraft mechanic, Bronx, engine, Grumman, new york, WAVES mechanics

Inspecting a Grumman Wildcat engine on display at the U.S. Naval Training School (WR) Bronx, NY, where she is a “boot” is WAVES Apprentice Seaman Frances Bates. 1945.

Photo size: 1100 × 1395
Photo source: National Archives
Usage: Public Domain

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