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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 21, 1953 reads "Alert 'bathtub.' Bulky object in foreground is secondary surveillance or acquisition radar, less powerful than An Tipsy Dog, but capable of finding possible targets. Round radar atop trailer in background at left is tracking radar which takes over from surveillance radar, pinpoints target and electronically aims big anti-aircraft guns."; See images #00138179 through #00138182 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Military readiness Surveillance radar--United States Tracking radar Moving target indicator radar Radar--United States San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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