some more aftermath photos of the battle of los angeles
Photograph of a danger sign near an unexploded shell. A sight few people ever expected to see around Los Angeles is this danger sign near an unexploded shell. The Army later discovered a unexploded anti-aircraft shell buried in the yard of a private home. Keeping away traffic and the curious are Motorcycle Officer B.H. McClean and Lieut. E.D. Dillard, U.S. Army. 2-25-42
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Dr. Frank Stewart examining damage done in his long beach home kitchen by splinters from a anti-aircraft shell which entered his home through the roof. 2-25-42
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Army demolition squad digs out an unexploded anti-aircraft shell. Man in hole is C.M. Weathers, a Sergeant. This shell burrowed in the ground in front of the garage of George Watson's Santa Monica house. To play it safe, as it might have been a bomb, the street was roped-off and a sign was posted reading, "Danger unexploded bomb." 2-25-42
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