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Part of a missile created in collaboration with Chrysler.

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Different size bomb fins manufactured by the Parsons Corporation during World War II.

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Various bomb fins of different sizes manufactured by the Parsons Corporation.

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A partially assembled bomb, with the fins separated from the explosive head.

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Bomb casings on the production line.

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Factory workers assembling bomb casings.

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Factory workers assembling bomb casings.

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Bomb casings in production.

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Workers producing large bins worth of bomb casings.

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Factory workers posing with the one millionth bomb casing produced by the Parsons Corporation.

During World War II, the Parsons Corporation partnered with other companies to produce bomb housings. Of particular note are the improvements that Parsons' engineers made to the bomb fins, which increased their range and accuracy.

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