AAF-0489

Four soldiers coming down the side of a mock-up ship as part of a training exercise

WWII

1945 Mar. 8

Still image

1 photographic print: b&w.

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Folder: S.F. Wars-World War II-Troops, Training
Newscopy: "WATCH THAT FIRST STEP--These four soldiers coming down the side of a mock-up ship on the double quick get peace-place training in ascending and descending the debarkation nets. This life saving training measure is handled by Transportation Corps installations of the San Francisco Port of Embarkation."
Written on back: "Part of the vigorous training for men being staged at a Transportation Corps installation of the San Francisco Port of Embakation includes the experience of ascending and descending the debarkation nets. This is an essential part of the training since it is a life-saving measure for the troops."

eng

brn: .b10366179

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