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1943 Oct

1943 Oct

The first Alpha racetrack (containing 96 units) is completed. A work force of 4800 to run the Y-12 Plant has been assembled. Startup is unsuccessful due to unexplained shorts in the magnets.

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Y-12 Alpha racetrack.
Date Range: 
1943CE Oct
Era: 
1942 to 1943: Early Manhattan Project