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Simulated explosive bombardment at Quantico Marine Corps training school

97-921
Accession Number
97-921
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350901166
Related Collection
Webb, James E. Papers
Keywords
Airplanes, Military
Bombs
Marines
Military aircraft
Military bases
Military education
HST Keywords
Airplanes - F7F Tigercats; Armed Services - Marines - General - Marine Corps School - Quantico, Virginia; Virginia - Quantico
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U.S. Marine Corps

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Description
Four Grumman F7F Tigercats begin to pull out of their dive after screaming in to attack their objective with simulated demolition bombs. A geyser of water and sand spouts skyward during the detonation. This was taken at the Marine Corps Training School at Quantico, Virginia.
Date(s)
June 27, 1951