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Because of the rubber shortage, many planes roll along assembly lines and onto the flight ramp on wooden wheels
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Credit lineBecause of the rubber shortage, many planes roll along assembly lines and onto the flight ramp on wooden wheels. 1942-01-01. Palmer, Alfred T.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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