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Production. Parachute making. This machine, operated by Joyce Puopolo, sews four parachute canopy seams at one time. Before joining the war production army, Miss Puopolo was a motorcycle stunt rider in Hollywood. Her husband, who also worked in movie thrillers, is now at a naval air base. Pioneer Pa
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Credit lineProduction. Parachute making. This machine, operated by Joyce Puopolo, sews four parachute canopy seams at one time. Before joining the war production army, Miss Puopolo was a motorcycle stunt rider i. 1942-01-01. United States. Office Of War Information, Rittase, William M.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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