Worker Handling Magnesium Ingots at Nevada Plant 1943

A worker at the Basic Magnesium Incorporated plant in southern Nevada handles hot magnesium ingots, wearing large asbestos mittens for safety. In 1943, this facility was crucial for producing magnesium, a key material for wartime aircraft. The manufacturing processes at this plant contributed significantly to the U.S. war effort during World War II.

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