B/W print; Low angle shot of a R49-stock unpainted aluminium car by Colin Tait, 30 Jan 1953

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Reference number	1998/63591
Description	Low angle shot of a R49-stock unpainted aluminium car, showing a radio aerial by the door of the driver's cab, intended for communication with sub-stations. Note the coloured band at waist level on the car. Photographed at Acton Works.
Photographer	Colin Tait
Dates	30 Jan 1953
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	4133
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground trains
Completeness	68% 68% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	low exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Colin Tait, 30 Jan 1953

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Acton Works, Ealing, W3