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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 4, 1961 partially reads, "In a Fire Service Day preview, Los Angeles city firemen demonstrate the technique used in fighting severe automobile or blazing airplane fires...two firemen slip into asbestos clothing prior to the display at the Van Nuys Airport."; See images #00131123 through #00131125 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;17 x 23 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Fire Department--Officials and employees Van Nuys Airport Fire fighters--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Protective clothing--California--Los Angeles Gloves--California--Los Angeles Airports--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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