[Ruth K. Pellinen in flight gear]

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Identifier2025-06-26_image_002SourceThe Ruth K. (Pellinen) Petrich Photograph Collection (2025-06-26)DescriptionPhotograph of Ruth K. Pellinen in flight gear prior to a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress test flight, circa 1941.

Inscription on verso: "Boeing /1941 / Ready for a ride in B-17 -- Elliot M., Bob L., + crew."
Creation Datecirca 1941SubjectPetrich, Ruth K. (Pellerin), 1919-2022Women in aeronauticsWorld War, 1939-1945Extent1 photograph : print, color ; 5 x 7 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Ruth K. (Pellinen) Petrich Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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