012679
Photograph 012679 Second World War, 1939-1945A STAGE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF MAGNESIUM POWDER FOR USE IN TRACER BULLETS AND FLARES. A SOLID BILLET OF B.H.P. MAGNESIUM IS SHOWN BEING CONVERTED INTO TURNINGS. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
012678 Accession Number: 012678
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STANDARD B.H.P. MAGNESIUM INGOT, 12 3/4 IN. LONG, 4 1/2 IN. WIDE BY 3 1/4 IN. HIGH, WEIGHT 6 LBS. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
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012678
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
23 June 1942
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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