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Handbook of Civilian Defense

Book

Hardbound pocket guide covering defense work for men and women, defense at home, air raid protection, first aid, wartime information and index. 94 pages with silhouettes of warplanes on the end papers. Reviewed by the U.S. Office of Civilian Defense,

Handbook of Civilian Defense Inside front cover with plane spotter end paper illustrations and table of contents What happens when a civilian spots enemy aircraft
Inside front cover with plane spotter end paper illustrations and table of contents What happens when a civilian spots enemy aircraft

2024.10.01

Published in 1942, the publication educated the home front in the midst of World War II. After the war, the enemy spotter responsibilities were taken over by radar systems like the one atop Mt. Baldhead.

Cold War 1947-1991

Military, wars and veterans

3-1/2 in

5-1/2 in

1942

126 A+B Radar Parts

Mount Baldhead Gap-Filler Radar Annex 1956-present

World War II 1939-1945

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