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The concave mirror of an anti-aircraft searchlight sends out beams visible 75 miles away
The concave mirror of an anti-aircraft searchlight sends out beams visible 75 miles away

The concave mirror of an anti-aircraft searchlight sends out beams visible 75 miles away

Date6/28/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: The concave mirror of an anti-aircraft searchlight sends out beams visible 75 miles away. Print is legible at 12 miles. This light was demonstrated during Victory Loan Drives.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0019320F
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