280 ton Stretching & Forming Machine, O/No. 6709, c.1950

Order 6709 for Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd., Gloucester, c.1950

D7338/14/10/4560
Gloucestershire Archives

Fixed pneumatic grips. Bar size 8′ 1″ x 1′ 5″ approx.

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  • Looks like a rear-view of Alfie Russell with Bill ? the Painter looking up to the camera.

    By Jim Rigby (16/08/2014)

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