Hellcat, encased in its plastic "cocoon," undergoing evaluation of long-term storage techniques

Title:: Hellcat, encased in its plastic "cocoon," undergoing evaluation of long-term storage techniques
Creator:: United States. Navy
Name on Item:: Official U.S. Navy Photograph
Date:: April 27, 1947
Format:: Photographs
Genre:: Photographic prints
Location:: American Legion Museum
Collection (local):: World War II by Combat Photographers
Subjects:: Fighter planes
Military depots
Storage facilities
Military demobilizations
Extent:: 1 photograph : print ; sheet 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 format)
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Caption: File number 703929 Hold for release: 27 April 1947 Navy to use rigid corrugated-steel cells for surplus aircraft preservation--This summer some 2,000 of the war-time surplus carrier-type Naval airplanes will be canned in metal cells for use during the next five years. Moisture content of the air within the cells is maintained at 30% relative humidity level established as the optimum for long-term aircraft storage. A Hellcat, encased in its plastic "cocoon," undergoing evaluation of long-term storage techniques. Plexiglas panel in the covering shows humidity indicator. This method has been found more desirable for large type aircraft whereas the "canning" method is preferred for carrier and training types. (Fourth in a series of four photographs) [stamped in black ink:] BuAer 703929
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Identifier:: 1-36