Crane for engine exchange, Netherlands, May 1942

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Photograph. Two German air crewmen using large, portable crane for changing out German Dornier Do 217 bomber engines. Translated German caption from photo reverse: "In 30 Minutes a New Motor. A hoist is attached to the motor, the cables strain, and soon... Photo 2, 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
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Equipment & supplies--Europe