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Photograph caption dated February 18, 1957 reads, "Snow-like foam stops fire in minutes - Two Air National Guard firemen from 146th Fighter-Interceptor Wing look like men from mars as they cover jet with foam. It took two minutes to completely quell this mock blaze. They can pull pilot from cockpit in 30 seconds after they arrive on scene. Asbestos suits enable men to withstand fire and heat long enough to rescue pilot."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Fire extinction--California--San Fernando Valley Fire fighters--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Armed Forces United States--Air National Guard San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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