French curve drafting tool produced by Dietzgen Excello and used by North American Aviation draftsperson Margery Watson, circa 1943-1945. During her time at NAA, Watson served on the design team for the North American P-51 Mustang.
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Corps serviceman standing in a yard, July 19, 1943.Inscription: "A/C George [Barnes?]. My Corp."Inscription on verso: "Taken at home on my furlough. 7/19/43."Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album…
Photographic portrait of an unidentified U.S. Army Air Forces serviceman, February 1943.Inscription: "Lt. [illegible]"Inscription on verso: "Taken Feb. '43. Just like yours was."Stamped on verso: For your convenience the negative of this photograph…
Photographic group portrait of North American Aviation personnel posing with "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "The whole gang. Ralles, Phil, Jack."
Item from the Margery Watson…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel attaching a propeller to "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Putting on the prop."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Assembly job."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages,…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel working on "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Genius, 1 Req."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages,…
Photograph of "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Baby' ready for an overhaul."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album pages, circa 1940s. Album pages…
Photograph of North American Aviation personnel standing in front of "Baby," a prototype North American P-51 Mustang aircraft, Inglewood, California, circa 1940s.
Inscription: "Hi fellahs."
Item from the Margery Watson World War II Photographs album…