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80-G-K-13606 Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia

Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia
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Title: Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia
Caption: Workers test fire a 20mm aircraft machine cannon. A woman ordnance worker (or "wow") takes notes on the gun's performance as the male worker controls the gun with a remote firing key. Note belted ammunition. Photographed prior to August 1943.
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Catalog #: 80-G-K-13606
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: Color Photo
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