Woman Trains to Become Mechanic in Corpus Christi

A rivet is her fighting weapon. Oyida Peaks, daughter of a Navy lieutenant, is one of many women taking NYA training to become mechanics at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi, Texas. After eight weeks apprenticeship she will be qualified as a civil service worker in the Assembly and Repair Department.

Photo size: 3000 × 2304
Photo source: Library of Congress
Usage: Public Domain