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Old 09-09-2011, 06:29 PM   #129
pat 70/71
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Re: Vintage picture thread

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner View Post
Not many trucks in these pictures, but they're still pretty neat !!

An airplane factory in California during World War II.

The first picture shows how it looked BEFORE the camouflage was put up.

The second picture shows how it was "disguised" to look like a normal countryside.

The third picture shows the top of the burlap covering with its fake houses and trees.

The fourth and fifth pictures show how it looked under the covering.

It's easy to forget how close we came to having the war fought on OUR soil !!!

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Lockheed aircraft in burbank cali I had a buddy who's dad worked there during that time and he said it was hot under the tarps on the tarmac Great photos! thanks cheers, Pat
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