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Chrysler tank arsenal. This is a milling operation. The four-pound metal piece with the aperture is actually the turret for a 37 mm anti-aircraft gun, part of the equipment for an M-3 tank. Extreme accuracy is required in the milling of these parts, because it is important that they be able to move
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Chrysler tank arsenal. This is a milling operation. The four-pound metal piece with the aperture is actually the turret for a 37 mm anti-aircraft gun, part of the equipment for an M-3 tank. Extreme accuracy is required in the milling of these parts, because it is important that they be able to move

United States. Office Of War Information, Palmer, Alfred T. · 1940-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit lineChrysler tank arsenal. This is a milling operation. The four-pound metal piece with the aperture is actually the turret for a 37 mm anti-aircraft gun, part of the equipment for an M-3 tank. Extreme ac. 1940-01-01. 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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