Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
85.22.343
Accession#:
85.22
Credit Line:
Transferred from the City and Borough of Juneau.
Object Name:
Print, photographic
Title:
Mechanics Working on a Plane Engine
Place:
Juneau, Alaska
Date:
01/01/1963
Description:
Black and white photo of an airplane with the cover (cowling?) of the engine off. At least seven mechanics are working on the engine. On the back of one mechanic is: "Alaska Coastal Airlines".

Notes:
The airplane is an Alaska Coastal Airlines PBY.
The hanger in which they are working is now the Hanger at the Wharf restuarant on the waterfront in downtown Juneau.

The man who's face is visible may be Jack Bracelen, identified by his son Charles.
The man on the far right who is examining the wing may be William (Bill) Ahrensfeld, identified by his son Kurt.
People:
Bracelen, Jack
Ahrensfeld, William (Bill)
Search Terms:
Transportation
Aviation
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