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Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. Hydraulic mechanic at a Western aircraft plant greasing the landing gear of a consolidated transport, just before the plane leaves the last station on the assembly line. This new transport, adapted from the B-24 bomber is known as the C-87, and carries
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Credit lineProduction. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. Hydraulic mechanic at a Western aircraft plant greasing the landing gear of a consolidated transport, just before the plane leaves the last station on th. 1942-01-01. United States. Office Of War Information, Hollem, Howard R.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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