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Cross Rail
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An employee stands near a cross rail that was later purchased by Onnsud Machine Works and used by Avco Corporation for cargo planes. Falk caption reads,"Machine wing sections for new type. 41 inches high x 91 inches wide x 324 inches long. Estimated rough weight 75,000 pounds. Finished weight 65,600 pounds (actual shipping weight)."
December 2, 1963
Publication Information
| Date Created | December 2, 1963 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Falk Corporation photographs, 1954-1994 |
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| Call Number | PH 6524, EG 42116 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126548102121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06524 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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William Rhody, a Falk employee, inspects a large, floating trunnion. This particular unit was purchased by Humboldt-Wedag. Original Falk caption reads, "Finished machined and drilled trunnion. Patt...
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