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Innovative approach by Arnold craftsman makes task faster, less strenuous

James “Trapper” Landon, an inside machinist in the Arnold Air Force Base Model and Machine Shop, center, looks on as Outside Machinist Joel Sizemore, left, and Inside Machinist Ronnie Matlock put the Trapper Lapper 5000 to use. Landon, with the help of fellow machinists, developed the device to increase the speed and lessen the strain of the lapping process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image has been altered by obscuring a badge for security purposes)

PHOTO BY: Bradley Hicks
VIRIN: 190319-F-IL571-027.JPG
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Innovative approach by Arnold craftsman makes task faster, less strenuous

James “Trapper” Landon, an inside machinist in the Arnold Air Force Base Model and Machine Shop, center, looks on as Outside Machinist Joel Sizemore, left, and Inside Machinist Ronnie Matlock put the Trapper Lapper 5000 to use. Landon, with the help of fellow machinists, developed the device to increase the speed and lessen the strain of the lapping process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image has been altered by obscuring a badge for security purposes)

PHOTO BY: Bradley Hicks
VIRIN: 190319-F-IL571-027.JPG
FULL SIZE: 2.32 MB
Additional Details

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IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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