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PropellersThe Unusual Device In The Left Hand Of S/Sgt. James J. Vokoun Of Prentice, Wisconsin, Is A Specially Made Propeller Wrench Which He Designed Out Of Salvage Materials For Use In Securing Four-Bladed Props To The Propeller Shafts Of P-51S During Maintenance

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
England
Category:
Maintenance
Sub Category:
Propellers
Short Caption:
The Unusual Device I...
Caption:
The Unusual Device In The Left Hand Of S/Sgt. James J. Vokoun Of Prentice, Wisconsin, Is A Specially Made Propeller Wrench Which He Designed Out Of Salvage Materials For Use In Securing Four-Bladed Props To The Propeller Shafts Of P-51S During Maintenance
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, MAINTENANCE,PROPELLERS
History:
8" x 10" copy neg received from AF Editorial Office, N.Y. Used in September 1945 issue of AIR FORCE magazine.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A13526A-81277AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/32192043/the-unusual-device-in-the-left-hand-of-ssgt-james-j-vokoun-of-prentice-wisconsin-is-a-specially-made : accessed May 25, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008