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Inserting a shell in one of the many 3

Date1/1/1941

Names

Canada. Canadian Army (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Inserting a shell in one of the many 3.7 anti-aircraft guns which protect Canada's eastern coast. These guns can fire 12 shells a minute in the hands of an experienced crew.

Subject

Artillery

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002097F

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