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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 21, 1953 reads "Plane-busters. These three ack-ack guns, along with others in four batteries in Valley, are capable of throwing up wicked steel curtain totaling 448 big shells every 60 seconds. Though electronically aimed, they are hand-loaded. Maj. Frank V. Pechulis commands battalion."; See images #00138179 through #00138182 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army--Officers Men--California--Los Angeles Military readiness Antiaircraft guns--United States Military weapons--United States Ordnance--United States Soldiers--United States Vehicles, Military--United States San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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