1941 Press Photo Capt. F.T. Baughman of the F.B.I. at Washington Ballistic Lab.

Name: 1941 Press Photo Capt. F.T. Baughman of the F.B.I. at Washington Ballistic Lab.
Brand: ned
SKU: ned53643
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Description

Thermite pencil action as shown by Capt. F.T. Baughman of the F.B.I. from the Washington Ballistic Laboratory. Capt. Baughman is putting acid on the broken part of a thermite pencil to speed up action for demonstration. When ignited the pencil burns with a very intense blue flame and one of these small pencils can cause millions of dollars of damage if it is not discovered in time.

Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches.

Photo is dated 8-7-1941.

Photo back:

1941 Press Photo Capt. F.T. Baughman of the F.B.I. at Washington Ballistic Lab.

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