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I have a friend on Flickr who's mother was a WWII aircraft mechanic. He had this old black and white photo of her in Norman, Oklahoma Marine Corps training facility that was originally sepia and so I took it and colored it today. I spent a few hours researching the uniform colors and engine paint colors and apparently this is extremely close with a few minor details. I figured I'd share this photo since its really interesting in my opinion. Enjoy!
-Zak
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12th April 2015, 01:21 AM #1
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WWII Women Aircraft Mechanics COLORIZATION
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12th April 2015, 01:27 AM #2
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Looks like they might be adjusting the valves.
Nice work Zak. All these types of photos make WWII come to life in a special way. It wasn't fought in B&W.
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12th April 2015, 01:56 AM #3
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Wonderful as always!
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12th April 2015, 05:05 AM #4
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Your friend must really like this a lot! His mother was a true Rosie Riveter.
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12th April 2015, 05:08 AM #5
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Another cracker Zak, very well done bud
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12th April 2015, 06:46 AM #6Moderator
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I am. Wonderful work.
Originally Posted by zkogut
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12th April 2015, 08:00 AM #7
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Fabulous again Zak.
When you become famous can I say I knew you (sort of) when you were starting out?
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12th April 2015, 08:34 AM #8
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That's is just great Zak. Wonderful stuff.
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12th April 2015, 10:33 AM #9
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Nicely done.
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12th April 2015, 12:21 PM #10
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Absolutely, but only if you make up an elaborate story of how we met. There has to be at least one explosion and a muscle car. Originally Posted by GBO25
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12th April 2015, 05:58 PM #11
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Great one
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13th April 2015, 01:28 AM #12
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Re: WWII Women Aircraft Mechanics COLORIZATION
Glad to hear it. Thanks for looking! Originally Posted by Donald
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13th April 2015, 02:31 PM #13
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Very well done and it is very enjoyable to view your work. Thanks Zak!
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13th April 2015, 05:23 PM #14
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Great job! This looks like a Life Magazine cover or a "Buy War Bonds" poster...
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13th April 2015, 10:56 PM #15
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Yeah I completely agree. It really jumped out at me from my friends photostream. Originally Posted by rpcrowe
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14th April 2015, 01:15 AM #16
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Very well done!
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