Crane for engine exchange, Netherlands, May 1942
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Photograph. Large, portable crane for changing out German Dornier Do 217 bomber engines. Translated German caption from photo reverse: "In 30 Minutes a New Motor. After a certain number of flying hours, the engines of the DO 217 must be changed out. Due to the high technical skills of the staff, the aircraft has a new motor in only 30 minutes and is ready to go on its check flight. The portable crane is transported to the aircraft. Photo 1, Series of 9. Holland, 19/5/42." Netherlands. 19 May 1942
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05/19/1942
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
Geography:
Nederland
Latitude:
52.500
Longitude:
5.750