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Romanian PZL P.11 on skids the net
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I think it's actually a Lycoming.
 
Jane "Candy" Kendeigh, at 22-year-old and newly graduated....

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I've got nothing to add....
 
Definitely a Douglas - C-47 or C-54.
 
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Although women in the Soviet Air Force were most famous for combat roles like the 588th Night Bomber Regiment ("Night Witches"), the Soviet Air Force relied heavily on their distaff ferry pilots to transport aircraft from U.S. bases in Alaska to Soviet airfields in Siberia, then onward to front‑line units. This was part of the Alaska–Siberia (ALSIB) route, a critical supply line for American Lend‑Lease planes, (including most Bell P-39s and virtually all P-63s, none of which served with American units.)
While not combat missions, these flights were hazardous: pilots faced severe Arctic weather, long distances, unreliable navigation, and scarce facilities.
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Is that the eagle, ball & anchor of the corp? She seems to be the same one propping the plane in post 2623. Perhaps someone could do the enlargement magic on her hat & shoulder patch in post 2623. Inquiring minds want to know.
WWII US Navy Nurse Corps Insignia Pin, Fouled Anchor, Acorn, Oak Leaf
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Standard Naval Officer Cap Pin, Eagle, Shield and Fouled Anchors, still used.
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