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RD27-2
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- 1943-11 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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This aerial photograph of the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation yard on Tacoma's tideflats was taken at night in November of 1943, partly as a test of a new infra red film. To the right, in the brightly lighted area, at least four hulls are under construction as work work went on 24 hours a day on warships contracted by the military, now heavily involved in World War II. The lights of Tacoma cut through the night sky.
World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;