Luftwaffe crewman tests a lifebelt, ETO, 10 August 1940
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Photograph. Nose of bomber, crewman with "Mae West" lifejacket blowing into tube to test inflation. Official German caption on photo reverse, translated: "Before takeoff, the life vest is tested one more time. 10/8/40." Europe. 10 August 1940
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08/10/1940
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
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Military air pilots--German--Europe