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Susa
09-22-2013, 16:38
"Elinor Otto picked up a riveting gun in World War II, joining the wave of women taking what had been men's jobs. These days she's building the C-17."

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-c1-rosie-riveter-20130918-dto,0,850841.htmlstory

Talk about a hard working gal! :lifter

mojaveman
09-22-2013, 17:03
Hats off to that lady. She's a hero of a different sort.

My sixth grade teacher was building aircraft in Southern California plants during WWII and she was a woman of character.

tonyz
09-22-2013, 17:56
from the article...

"When I go to heaven," she says with a laugh, "I hope God keeps me busy!"

What a great testament to work ethic and attitude.

:lifter

Badger52
09-22-2013, 19:40
Pretty cool; thanks for that. Mom would've been 90 and started with P-38's and quit after the SR-71. Listening to this lady's story brings back memories of a similar work ethic.

medic&commo
09-23-2013, 07:00
Go, Mrs. Otto!
Glad you found this.
Great to hear about history & good character, ethics all rolled into one.
m&c

Gypsy
09-25-2013, 19:29
Thank you Mrs Otto!