'2" Howitzer Bomb - Machining fuse hole and Cleaning insides'

Maker
Unknown
Production date
1915-1918
 Description
View of a finishing shop with machinery driven by a belt from an overhead drive shaft. A worker in an apron stands by a machine to which a howitzer shell casing is attached. Two other howitzer shells sit on a stand by his side. A second worker stands by his machine. From "Munition Work Record. The Falkirk Iron Coy, Ltd, 1915-1918."
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Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
1915-1918
Subject person
Subject place
Castlelaurie Works/Bankside/Bainsford/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Once the casing has been cast and dressed - the rough projections taken off - the inside is cleaned and the fuse hole is machined so that the fuse can be screwed in.
The photograph is from 'Munition Work Record. The Falkirk Iron Coy, Ltd, 1915-1918.'
Accession number
P05188

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