Bullets of light, not lead, stream from the muzzle of this tank gun in battle practice at Camp Borden

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Bullets of light, not lead, stream from the muzzle of this tank gun in battle practice at Camp Borden

Date4/25/1941

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Canada. Canadian Army (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Bullets of light; not lead; stream from the muzzle of this tank gun in battle practice at Camp Borden. Visible as far as 2;000 yards; the powerful light beam checks the accuracy of the tank commander's fire order and the gunner's marksmanship.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002109F

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