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Barrage balloon manufacture. Climbing out of the manhole. This opening provides a human escape for the worker who has been inside the balloon checking it for leaks. Next to him is the inflation sleeve through which air is pumped into the bag to inflate it for inspection. General Tire and Rubber Comp
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Credit lineBarrage balloon manufacture. Climbing out of the manhole. This opening provides a human escape for the worker who has been inside the balloon checking it for leaks. Next to him is the inflation sleeve. 1941-01-01. Palmer, Alfred T., United States. Office For Emergency Management. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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