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Two Young Women are here inspecting the equipment in a Ram tank before the gun shield is rivetted in place and the cannan installed. Designed by Maj. (...)

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Two Young Women are here inspecting the equipment in a Ram tank before the gun shield is rivetted in place and the cannan installed. Designed by Maj. (...)

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Two Young Women are here inspecting the equipment in a Ram tank before the gun shield is rivetted in place and the cannan installed. Designed by Maj. Gen. F. F. Worthington; O.C. 4th Canadian division; Rams are being supplied to two Canadian divisions.

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Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019352F

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