013145
Photograph 013145 Second World War, 1939-1945BOMB SHAPE IS IMPORTANT AND HERE THE OPERATOR IS TESTING THE CONCENTRICITY OF A 250-LB. BOMB BODY IN AN AUSTRALIAN MUNITION WORKS. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
013141 Accession Number: 013141
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THE 250-LB. BOMB BODIES ARE MADE TO A HIGH DEGREE OF ACCURACY, AND THE OPERATOR IS HERE SHOWN CHECKING THE THICKNESS OF THE BOMB CASING WHICH MUST BE CORRECT TO WITHIN .008 OF AN INCH. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).
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013141
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c June 1942
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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