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LANGWARRIN, AUSTRALIA. 1943-04. AN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY MAJOR H.C SNELL, DIRECTOR OF SALVAGE, LAND HEADQUARTERS RELATING TO THE DROPPING OF SUPPLIES ETC., FROM AIRCRAFT INTO A SUSPENDED CATCHMENT AREA. PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS PORTION OF THE CATCHMENT NET AFTER ERECTION. SUPPLIES DROPPED INTO THIS CATCHMENT OPEN UP IN PERFECT CONDITION DUE TO VELOCITY IMPACT BEING RETARDED BY THE SPECIAL SPRINGING OF THE CATCHMENT NET.
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Colour: Black & white
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Copyright expired - public domain
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