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Re: Nice view of dunnage used to load bombs into boxcars

Bruce Smith
 

From the lettering on the inside, perhaps NKP?

Regards,
Bruce Smith
Auburn, AL
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Hi List Members,


"500 lb. demolition bombs in railroad car. Note chucking and number of
tiers of bombs. 216 bombs to the car. Official photograph U.S. Army
Signal Corps, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia"


Nice view of dunnage used to load bombs into boxcars in 1944


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Enjoy!


Claus Schlund
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