The image shows a Barlow heavy drop bomb being placed into an airplane's trap. This type of bomb was manufactured by the Marlin Rockwell Corporation, specifically their Aerial Bomb Division in Philadelphia, PA. The photograph was taken on June 24, 1918, and is part of a collection received from Marlin Rockwell Corp. The image is labeled "For Official Use Only."

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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