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Here is the drum of a searchlight being lowered into what is called the chassis
Here is the drum of a searchlight being lowered into what is called the chassis

Here is the drum of a searchlight being lowered into what is called the chassis

Date6/28/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: Here is the drum of a searchlight being lowered into what is called the chassis. Such drums weigh 440 pounds; and are of cast aluminum. These portable lights have their own generating outfit on a carriage.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019032F
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