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Preparing an aircraft for black fly spraying in Old Forge

Preparing an aircraft for black fly spraying in Old Forge

Helicopter outfitted for black fly spraying. On the left,  Dr. Glasglow, Director of the NYS Department of Entomology; on the right, unknown helicopter pilot from Bell Aircraft. Circa 1940s. Old Forge, NY.

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