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Truax Field Radar

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Radar equipment at Truax Field, formerly Madison Municipal Airport.

Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number (N48)4024

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133X1
Legacy ID
WHi 11913

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