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Subcontracting aircraft parts. High speed production of small parts for airplane sub-assembling is expedited by simultaneous use of the three drills shown. This plant has been converted from its former use as an airship dock. Goodyear, Akron, Ohio
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Credit lineSubcontracting aircraft parts. High speed production of small parts for airplane sub-assembling is expedited by simultaneous use of the three drills shown. This plant has been converted from its forme. 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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