Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Plant Equipment - AP3036, Part 7 (1st Ed) & Part 8 (2nd Ed) - Quarrying and Crushing Equipment
(1st Ed) indicates that the Part/Section was in the original 1st Edition of AP3036. (2nd Ed) indicates that the Part/Section was in the original 2nd Edition of AP3036, whilst the addition of AL? indicates which Amendment List, introduced this Part/Section following the original release of AP3036 (2nd Edition)
Mitchell Portable Belt Conveyor |
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Description |
The machine is provided with an adjustable axle frame allowing the conveyor to be used in any four of the positions described and illustrated in the drawing.
This item of equipment was transferred to Part 7 from Part 8 by AL20. This entry has been updated to AL51. |
Engine | Petter, Type PA1, single-cylinder, air-cooled petrol: Capacity - 28.6 cu ft: BHP - 4 at 1,400 rpm (governed) |
Machine Specification |
Conveyor
Reduction gearing
Clutch
Running gear
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Operating Data |
Belt speed - 200 ft. per mm. (app rox.) Capacity - Varies according to feed, angle of operation and type of material. Examples: - small coal, 40/50 tons per hr.; stone or sand weighing 1 cwt. per cu. ft., 60/80 tons per hr. Operating angles and discharge heights - Can be varied by selection of alternative axle positions and adjustment of the cantilever boom (see accompanying diagrams) Maximum towing speed 9 m.p.h. |
Data |
Dimensions - see diagram above. |
Baxter granulator, 16 in x 5 in/ Baxter stone crushing and screening plant, 12 tons per hour (mobile) |
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Description |
The Baxter 16 in. x 5 in. granulator is a mobile crushing machine for granulating pieces of stone into small chips (nominal size ¾ in. cube) used in road building. The size of the mouth of the machine jaws is 16 in. x 5 in. The crushing machine is driven by a Ruston, Type 3VSO diesel engine; engine and crushing machine, complete with belt drives, controls, and screen are mounted on a four-wheeled trolley complete with towing bar. MT vehicle require for transportation -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL12. |
Engine | Ruston & Hornsby, Type 3VSO, 3 cylinder, water cooled diesel engine: Capacity - 215 cu in: BHP - 22.5. |
Operation |
Output - 5 tons/hour (¾ in
chips) Granulator operating speed - 300 rpm |
Data |
Weight - 11 tons. Overall Dimensions -
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Iowa crushing plant, 25/40 tons per hour, Model 1524 |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL26. |
Engine | Case Model LAE, 4 cylinder, petrol: Capacity - 403.4 cu in: BHP - 65 at 1,200 rpm. |
Operating Data |
Raw material size - 13 in. x 22 in. maximum. Finished material size - Adjustable from 1 in. to 2½ in. maximum Output -
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Technical Data |
Trailer Frame
Running gear
Feeder
Crusher
Delivery Conveyor
Weight - 32,070 lb Overall Dimensions -
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Iowa screening plant, 25/40 tons per hour, Model 2416 |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL26. |
Engine | Case Model LAE, 4 cylinder, petrol: Capacity - 403.4 cu in: BHP - 67 at 1,300 rpm. |
Operating Data |
Raw material size - 3½ in maximum. Finished material size - Adjustable from ¼ in. to 2½ in. maximum Output -
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Technical Data |
Trailer Frame
Running gear
Feed Conveyor
Vibrating Screen
Delivery Conveyor
Sand Conveyor
Crusher
Roll Conveyor
Elevating Wheel
Weight - 35,150 lb Overall Dimensions -
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Goodwin Barsby, 10 tons per hour, crushing and screening plant, Cornwall unit. |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL26. |
Engine | Blackstone, Model OPH, single horizontal cylinder, water-cooled Diesel: Capacity - 392 cu in: BHP - 22 at 600 rpm. |
Operating Data |
Capacity - 10 tons per hour Working load speed of engine - Max 800 rpm Speed of crusher - Max 250-275 rpm |
Technical Data |
Running gear - 4 x cast iron wheels, 2 ft. 6 in. dia. x 7 in. face Crusher - Acme, 16 in. x 10 in., with reversible manganese jaws and renewable side-plates. Bearings are in white metal and are lubricated through Stauffer grease cups. Screens - Rotary; section perforations, 1¾ in., 7/8 in., and 7/8 in. with outer jacket perforations of ¼ in. Crusher drive - Belt, 6 in. x 44 ft. approx. (at 19 ft, centres) x 5-ply Elevator drive - Primary - belt, 15 ft. 6 in. x 4 in. x 4-ply, rubber impregnated. Final - chain, 27 ft. 6 in. Elevator drive pulleys - Driver, 9 teeth; driven, 24 teeth Elevator chain sprockets - Upper, 14 teeth; lower, 9 teeth Elevator chain - 186 links, with a K 2 attachment Elevator bucket - 47 x size, 10 in. Controls - Manual Weight (in working order) -
Overall Dimensions (in working order)-
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Iowa crushing and screening plant, 10 tons per hour, Model VE |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL37. |
Engine | International, Model UD-9, 4-cylinder, Diesel (petrol starting): Capacity - 334.5 cu in: Compression ration - 14.40 to 1 |
Machine Specification |
Chassis
Crusher
Screen Sizes - ¾, ½, ¼ and 1/8 in. |
Operating Data |
Output - 7 - 10 tons per hour Finished material sizes
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Technical Data |
Weight (in working order) -
Overall Dimensions -
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Goodwin Barsby, screen and high discharge hopper |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL40. |
Engine | Austin, 1 AND, 4-cylinder, water-cooled, petrol: Capacity - 55 cu in: BHP - 9.5 at 1,500 rpm |
Machine Specification |
Running gear - 4 x cast iron wheels, 2 ft. 6 in. dia. x 7 in. face Screen power unit - Austin 8 hp gasoline engine (see above) Screen drive -
Pulleys -
Clutch - Croft, No. 8 DFS disc (min. torque 103 tons/ft. at 345 rpm) Spur. pinions -
Bevel pinions ... ... ...
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Operating Data |
Output - 20 tons per hour (max) Finished material sizes - ¼ in, 1¼ in and 3/16 in |
Technical Data |
Overall Dimensions -
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Pegson stone crushing and screening plant, 10/12 tons per hour (mobile) |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL76. |
Engine | Lister, Type FR3, 3-cylinder, water-cooled, Diesel: BHP - 26 at 1,700 rpm (governed) |
Machine Specification |
Make and Model - Pegson 12 TPH Jaw crusher and screen, No AX 122 Type - Single toggle 20 in x 9 in |
Operating Data |
Crusher Flywheel speed - 280 rpm Size of mouth - 20 in x 9 in Feeding size of material - 8 in max Capacity - 12 tons per hour Screen Speed of rotation - 16 rpm Gauge of plate or mesh/Size of hole
Dimensions Length of screen - 5 ft 0 in (effective length) Diameter of screen - 2 ft 3 in Height of loading platform - 5 ft 3½ in Length of biding platform - 9 ft 4 in Width of loading platform - 4 ft 0 in Ground clearance of screen - 1 ft 9 in (at lowest point) |
Technical Data |
Dimensions
Weights
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Goodwin Barsby, crushing plant, 25/40 TPH, Model 'Goliath' (Primary plant) |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/18 MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL91. |
Engine | Dorman, Type 4LB, 4-cylinder, OHV, water-cooled, Diesel: BHP - 56 at 1,300 rpm |
Machine Specification |
Make and Model - Goodwin Barsby 25/40 TPH. Model 'Goliath' (Primary unit) Feeder
Crusher
Delivery conveyor
Lighting equipment
Lilting tackle
Stabilizing jacks - Six, 6 ton, screw type (attached to chassis) |
Operating Data |
Plant in working condition Dimensions
Crusher Flywheel speed - 320 rpm. Size of mouth - 24 in. x 15 in Feeding size of material - Maximum 15 in. (on longer axis) Maximum jaw setting 5 in. (primary unit operating independently) Minimum jaw setting 2½ in Normal jaw setting (for use with secondary unit) - 31 in Size of crushed material - 3 in. to 5 in. approx. |
Technical Data |
Dimensions (Plant in travelling condition)
Weights
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Goodwin Barsby, crushing plant, 25/40 TPH, Model 'Goliath' (Secondary plant) |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/19 MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL91. |
Engine | Dorman, Type 5LB, 5-cylinder, OHV, water-cooled, Diesel: BHP - 76 at 1,450 rpm |
Machine Specification |
Make and Model - Goodwin Barsby 25/40 TPH, Model 'Goliath' (Secondary unit) Main conveyor
Screen
Granulator
Crushing rolls
Crushed stone conveyor
Raff wheel elevator
Wing delivery conveyors (2) (left-hand and right-hand)
End delivery conveyor
Lighting equipment
Lifting tackle
Stabilizing jacks - Six. 6 ton, screw type (attached to chassis) |
Operating Data |
Dimensions (machine in working condition)
Granulator
Crushing rolls
Capacity of plant
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Technical Data |
Dimensions (Plant in travelling condition)
Weights
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Pegson Granulating and Screening plant, 5/6 tons per hour (mobile) |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for towing -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL76. |
Engine | Lister, Type FR3, 3-cylinder, water-cooled, Diesel: BHP - 26 at 1,700 rpm (governed) |
Machine Specification |
Make and Model - Pegson 6 TPH Granulator and screen, No AX 122 Type - Single toggle 20 in x 5 in |
Operating Data |
Granulator Flywheel speed - 280 rpm Size of mouth - 20 in x 5 in Feeding size of material - 4 in max Capacity - 6 tons per hour Screen Speed of rotation - 16 rpm Gauge of plate or mesh/Size of hole
Dimensions Length of screen - 5 ft 0 in (effective length) Diameter of screen - 2 ft 3 in Height of loading platform - 5 ft 3½ in Length of biding platform - 9 ft 4 in Width of loading platform - 4 ft 0 in Ground clearance of screen - 1 ft 9 in (at lowest point) |
Technical Data |
Dimensions
Weights
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Bucyrus-Erie blast hole drill, 6 in, Type 27-T |
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Description |
MT vehicle require for transportation -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL23. |
Engine | Caterpillar, D3400, 4 cylinder, water cooled diesel engine: Capacity - 221 cu in: BHP - 34 at 1,600 rpm. |
Operation |
Bull reel:
Sand reel:
Bumper reel:
By the operation of the gear change lever, one forward and reverse are obtainable and the speed over the ground in either gear is 0.9 mph at full engine revolutions. Depth of bore - Normally 100ft, absolute maximum - 300 ft Size of bit - 6 in or 6-5/8 in |
Data |
Running gear -
Weight - 19,000 lb Overall Dimensions -
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Bucyrus-Erie bit dresser, Model 8 |
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Description |
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL51. |
Engine | Various Le Roi petrol engines |
Data |
Overall Dimensions
Weight
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Climax jackhammer rock drill, RV 258 Mk 2 |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/87 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL88 and was amended in AL95. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Hand hammer dull Type RV 258 Mk 2 (dry) Control - Plug type cock; three position Rod retainer - Spring retaining latch Air adapter - ¾ in. BSP parallel, male Oil reservoir - In front cover; lubrication of valve mechanism by air line lubrication fitted to the air hose adjacent to tool Bore - 2-5/8 in Stroke - 2¼ in Rate of rotation - 1 in 31 Air consumption - 96cu ft of free air per minute at 80 lb per sq in pressure Recommended air pressure - 80 lb. per sq. in. Drill rod shank size - Hexagonal, 4¼ x 1 in Dimension and weight Overall length (less drill rod) - 22½ in Weight (less drill rod) - 52½ lb |
Climax Wagonette drill mount |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/87 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL89. |
Technical Data |
.Makers' designation - Wagonette Type WLD -M 1/1 Mk. I with pneumatic feed, cradle assembly piston-motor (4 ft. steel change Recommended air pressure - 80 lb. per sq. in Air consumption - Average: 96 cu, ft. of free air per mm. for drill; 30 cu. ft. of free air per min. for feed motor; both at 80 lb per sq. in. Feed speed - 8 ft. per min. (max.) Withdrawal speed - 9 ft. per min Tyres - Dunlop Industrial 4.00 x 8, 6-ply Dimensions and weights
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Climax jackhammer rock drill, RV 237/1 |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/86 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL88. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Type RV 237/1 (dry) Control - Plug type cock; three position Rod retainer - Spring retaining latch Air adapter - ¾ in. BSP parallel, male Oil reservoir - At base of cylinder; lubrication of valve and rotation mechanism by air-line lubricator fitted to the air hose adjacent to the tool Bore - 2-1/8 in Stroke - 1¾ in Air consumption - 65cu ft of free air per minute at 80 lb per sq in pressure Recommended air pressure - 80 lb. per sq. in. Drill rod shank size - Hexagonal, 3¼ in. by 7/8 in. Overall length - 1 ft. 9 in Weight (less drill rod) - 33 lb |
Ingersoll-Rand, jackhammer, Model JB-4 |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/81 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL95. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Model JB-4, 45 lb. class Control - Plug type cock; three position Rod retainer - Foot-operated retaining latch Air adapter - ¾ in. ASP parallel, male Oil reservoir - At base of cylinder; lubrication of valve and rotation mechanism by air-line lubricator fitted to the air hose adjacent to the tool Drill rod shank size - Hexagonal, 4¼ in. by 1 in. Recommended air pressure - 70 - 90 lb. per sq. in. Weight (less drill rod) - 45 lb |
Holman 'Silver Bullet' jackhammer, Models No 2 & 4 |
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No photograph of this item is available at present |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/84 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL95. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Silver Bullet Handrill, No 2 and No 4 Control - Plug-type air inlet valve; three-position Rod retainer - Spring retaining latch Air adapter - ¾ in. BSP parallel, male Water adapter (No. 4 only) - ½ in. B.S.P. male Oil reservoir - Not provided, external air-line lubricator must be used. Drill rod shank size
Recommended air pressure - 70 - 90 lb. per sq. in. Weight
Bore - 2-5/8 in Stroke - 2½ in Overall length - 24 in |
Ingersoll-Rand, jackhammer, Model JB-5 |
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No photograph of this item is available at present |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/82 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL95. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Model JB-5, 55 lb class Control - Plug-type cock; three-position Rod retainer - Foot-operated retaining latch Air adapter - ¾ in. ASP parallel, male Oil reservoir - At base of cylinder; lubrication of valve and rotation mechanism by air-line lubricator fitted to the air hose adjacent to the tool Drill rod shank size - Hexagonal, 4¼ in. by 1 in. Recommended air pressure - 70 - 90 lb. per sq. in. Weight (less drill rod) - 55 lb approx |
Ingersoll-Rand, jackhammer, Model JA-55 |
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No photograph of this item is available at present |
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Description |
The Ingersoll-Rand jackhammer, Model JA-55, is a light rock drill of the dry type fitted with an exhaust valve blowing device. It is suitable for drilling holes of up to 2 in. terminal diameter to a depth of 10 to 12ft. in medium or hard rock. Perforation of the rock is effected by a combined percussion and rotary action, rotation of the drill rod being effected during the upstroke of the piston by a conventional rifle bar and nut assembly. Stores Ref - 89E/80 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL95. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Model JA-55, 55 lb. class Control - Plug-type cock; three-position Rod retainer - Foot-operated retaining latch Air adapter - ¾ in. ASP parallel, male Oil reservoir - At base of cylinder; lubrication of valve and rotation mechanism by air-line lubricator fitted to the air hose adjacent to the tool Drill rod shank size - Hexagonal, 4¼ in. by 1 in. Recommended air pressure - 70 - 90 lb. per sq. in. Weight (less drill rod) - 55 lb approx |
Holman Rotogrind Model 40 TC |
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Description |
Stores Ref - 89E/25 This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL89. |
Technical Data |
Makers' designation - Radial Rotogrind, Size 40 TC Wheel size - 8 in. nominal dia. by 1 in. width Hole diameter - 5/8 in Free governed speed - 3,100 rpm. Air adapter - ½ in. BSP. Recommended air pressure - 80 lb. per sq. in. Air consumption - 45 cu. ft. of free air per min. at 80 lb. per sq. in. pressure Overall length - 21½ in. Weight, less bench bracket - 20 lb. |
The dates of the various Amendment Lists are shown below: -
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
1 |
Mar 1951 |
26 |
Nov 1951 |
51 |
Aug 1952 |
76 |
Mar 1956 |
2 |
May 1951 |
27 |
Nov 1951 |
52 |
Nov 1952 |
77 |
May 1956 |
3 |
Jul 1951 |
28 |
Nov 1951 |
53 |
Mar 1953 |
78 |
May 1956 |
4 |
Jul 1951 |
29 |
Nov 1951 |
54 |
Mar 1953 |
79 |
Jun 1956 |
5 |
Aug 1951 |
30 |
Nov 1951 |
55 |
Mar 1953 |
80 |
Jul 1956 |
6 |
Sep 1951 |
31 |
Dec 1951 |
56 |
Apr 1953 |
81 |
Aug 1956 |
7 |
Sep 1951 |
32 |
Dec 1951 |
57 |
Apr 1953 |
82 |
Aug 1956 |
8 |
Sep 1951 |
33 |
Dec 1951 |
58 |
Jun 1953 |
83 |
Sep 1956 |
9 |
Sep 1951 |
34 |
Dec 1951 |
59 |
Jun 1953 |
84 |
Dec 1956 |
10 |
Sep 1951 |
35 |
Dec 1951 |
60 |
Jul 1953 |
85 |
Apr 1957 |
11 |
Sep 1951 |
36 |
Dec 1951 |
61 |
Sep 1953 |
86 |
Jul 1957 |
12 |
Sep 1951 |
37 |
Dec 1951 |
62 |
Sep 1953 |
87 |
Jul 1957 |
13 |
Sep 1951 |
38 |
Dec 1951 |
63 |
Feb 1954 |
88 |
Oct 1957 |
14 |
Sep 1951 |
39 |
Dec 1951 |
64 |
Mar 1954 |
89 |
May 1958 |
15 |
Sep 1951 |
40 |
Dec 1951 |
65 |
Aug 1954 |
90 |
May 1958 |
16 |
Sep 1951 |
41 |
Dec 1951 |
66 |
Sep 1954 |
91 |
Aug 1958 |
17 |
Sep 1951 |
42 |
Jan 1952 |
67 |
Oct 1954 |
92 |
Sep 1958 |
18 |
Oct 1951 |
43 |
Jan 1952 |
68 |
Oct 1954 |
93 |
Dec 1958 |
19 |
Oct 1951 |
44 |
Feb 1952 |
69 |
Dec 1954 |
94 |
Feb 1959 |
20 |
Oct 1951 |
45 |
Mar 1952 |
70 |
? |
95 |
Mar 1959 |
21 |
Nov 1951 |
46 |
Apr 1952 |
71 |
? |
96 |
Feb 1959 |
22 |
Nov 1951 |
47 |
May 1952 |
72 |
Sep 1955 |
97 |
Apr 1959 |
23 |
Nov 1951 |
48 |
Jun 1952 |
73 |
Nov 1955 |
98 |
Jul 1959 |
24 |
Nov 1951 |
49 |
Jun 1952 |
74 |
Nov 1955 |
99 |
Nov 1960 |
25 |
Nov 1951 |
50 |
Jul 1952 |
75 |
Feb 1956 |
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