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Turning anti-aircraft catridges. One of the last processes in making anti-aircraft cartridges is turning the case. This skilled workman in an eastern Navy yard is one of thousands who are producing ammunition for the expanded Navy war program
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Credit lineTurning anti-aircraft catridges. One of the last processes in making anti-aircraft cartridges is turning the case. This skilled workman in an eastern Navy yard is one of thousands who are producing am. 1942-01-01. United States. Office Of War Information, Palmer, Alfred T.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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