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155-mm Gun Carriage on Flatcar
Method of loading and blocking 155-mm gun carriage is documented by showing the front view of M1 on flatcar. -
Shipping M4A3 Medium Sherman Tanks
M4A3 Medium Sherman tanks equipped with 76-mm guns are loaded for shipment. The automotive division continued to overhaul tanks after the Second World War. -
Development of Honest John truck-mounted launchers
In 1951, the first project order for the development of the Honest John truck-mounted launchers was received. This began a series of research and development projects at Rock Island Arsenal that included the towed Little John Rocket launchers and the Lightweight Lacrosse Launcher. -
Eight ROK Division using 105 mm Howitzer
Eighth ROK (Republic of Korea) Division use 105 mm howitzers in action against Chinese Communist forces near the front lines in Korea. -
Adaptable Cam Checking Fixture
Adaptable Cam Checking Fixture -
Machine Gun Shipping container
Shipping container for machine guns as packed with unwrapped contents. -
VCI Packaging Kit
One example of VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) packaging illustrates the complete kit for the U.S. Caliber 30 MID rifle with telescope. -
Weldments produced at Rock Island Arsenal
Weldments produced at Rock Island Arsenal for Argonne Laboratories. Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, Illinois, is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's oldest and largest national laboratories for science and engineering research. -
Electric Forklift in Action
Unloading palletized material from semi-trailer using a 2000-pound electric lift truck. -
Final testing of Nike Hercules Launcher
Final testing of Nike Hercules Launcher -
Aircraft Engine Mobile Test Stand
Aircraft Engine Mobile Test Stand manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal. -
LaCrosse Lightweight launcher
LaCrosse Lightweight launcher posed in firing position and photographed with handling dolly with towing vehicle, a jeep. In the 1950s, a series of research and development projects at Rock Island Arsenal included the towed Little John Rocket launchers and the Lightweight Lacrosse Launcher. -
Little John on Pack Rat
Side view of Little John, 318mm rocket launcher with experimental, temporary mounting on Pack-Rat tracked vehicle. In the 1950s, a series of research and development projects at Rock Island Arsenal included the towed Little John Rocket launchers and the Lightweight Lacrosse Launcher. -
Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department 1960
Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department equipment is parked outside Building 225. -
Machining for 105mm Howitzer Carriage
Machining the box-type trail of the new lightweight 105mm Howitzer Carriage, XM102 -
Rocket Transport Trailer
Universal Marine Corps slings used with a Rocket Storage and Transport Trailer and Case. -
Machining on the Milwaukee Double Spindle
Machining Box Trail Assembly on the Milwaukee Double Spindle -
Rocket Launchers on the production line
Production line of the 115mm, Model 91, multiple rocket launcher -
Rock Island Arsenal Security Police patrol vehicles
Rock Island Arsenal Security Police patrol vehicles are parked outside Building 225. -
