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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 4, 1958 reads, "Polonio Romero, member of hotshot crew, dons jump suit which is used in conjunction with firefighting helicopter technique termed 'helitack.' Jumpers are drilled not to drop more than 10 or 15 feet and they attempt to land in heavy brush."; See images #00114200 through #00114204 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Texas Canyon U.S. Zuni Hot Shots Men--California--Angeles National Forest Fire fighters--California--Angeles National Forest Public safety--California--Angeles National Forest Brush--California--Angeles National Forest Mountains--California, Southern Firefighting equipment--California--Angeles National Forest Signs and signboards--California--Angeles National Forest Angeles National Forest (Calif.) San Gabriel Mountains (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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