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).
012681 Accession Number: 012681
Description
MAGNESIUM TURNINGS BEING FED INTO A GRINDING MILL WHICH REDUCES THE MAGNESIUM INTO THE POWDER FORM UTILISED IN THE PRODUCTION OF TRACER AMMUNITION. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
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012681
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Negative
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
23 June 1942
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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