Portable WWII Fire Extinguisher Image Source: Personal Collection

The navy used extinguishers filled with a refined soya protein, called Aero-Foam. Ths material was invented by Percy L. Julian, a chemist, who developed many soy-based products. Shown here is one of many extinguishers used in the hangars.

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