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Commandos L with Green Explosive Devices
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Members of the anti-Castro group Commandos L talking in their arms factory/barrack. There are spray-painted homemade explosive devices on the table and a piece of machinery in the middle of the room.
1963
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965
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Commandos L Taping Explosive Device Closed
1963
Two members of the anti-Castro group Commandos L working together to tape a homemade explosive device closed.
Commandos L Cooking Explosives
1963
Member of the anti-Castro group Commandos L cooks ingredients for homemade explosive devices on a stove.
Commandos L Camouflaging Explosive
1963
Member of the anti-Castro group Commandos L spray painting a homemade explosive device with a camouflage pattern under a covered porch. Parked cars and trees can be seen in the background.
Commandos L Covering Explosive Devices
1963
Member of the anti-Castro group, Commandos L, putting covers over newly manufactured explosive devices.
Cans for Homemade Explosives, Commandos L
1963
Close-up of cans used for homemade explosives by the anti-Castro group Commandos L. The cans are sitting on a table with a lamp, a bowl and books of matches.
Fire from Incendiary, Commandos L
1963
Small fire in the Everglades from a homemade incendiary device made by the anti-Castro group Commandos L. A member of the group is throwing rocks on the fire.
