WAVES Working on SBD Dauntless Aircraft

WAVES Aviation Metalsmiths and Aviation Machinist’s Mates (AMM) working on an SBD Dauntless aircraft in the Assembly and Repair Department at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, 24 July 1943. Working on the wing, at left, are Seaman 1st Class (AMM) Annia Marie Garman and Seaman 1st Class Frances O. Culpepper. On and inside the plane are (left to right) AMM 3rd Class Audrey Anderson, AMM 3rd Class Jane Carlisle, AMM 3rd Class Betty Jo Visson, Seaman 1st Class Mary Jane Boring and Seaman 1st Class (AMM) Clara R. Bumgarner.

Photo size: 3000 × 2415
Photo source: Naval History and Heritage Command
Usage: Public Domain