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Hangar B - South End Image Source: National Archives (71-CB-138L-35)

By June 7, 1943, the giant 304 foot box beam had been constructed, and set into place. Supported by the two massive concrete pylons located on each side of the hangar, the bottom of this beam will serve as a pocket, for a six-segment door, weighing about 180 tons.

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