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1956 Press Photo Royal Engineers Sapper Displays Mine Detecting Equipment

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Mines (floating). During a display of mine detecting, a sapper of the Royal Engineers wears inflatable anti-mine shoes to reduce the pressure of his feet. They are blown up like a childE™s balloon. Representatives of North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries recently watched an annual demonstration of warfare techniques by BritainE™s bridging, mine laying, demolition, mine detection reconnaissance and airfield construction.

Photo is dated 1956.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.
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