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Flak-Bait Invasion Stripes

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Project: Preserving the Invasion Stripes on Flak-Bait, a World War II Martin B-26B-25-MA Marauder
This project included characterization of World War II era paints used for invasion stripes and treatments of painted surfaces, aluminum, and ferrous alloys on the Martin B-26B-25-MA Marauder.
Fellow: Karen Wilcox
Additional Experiences: In addition to her research, Wilcox supported the Apollo 50th anniversary exhibit, evaluating exhibit materials through Oddy testing. Additional research included reviewing past treatments of magnesium alloys.
Want to learn more? Check out Sweeny's blog on conserving Michael Collins' Apollo 11 razor. You can also review Wilcox's presentation "A Review of Treatments of Magnesium Alloy Objects at the National Air and Space Museum" from the International Council of Museum's Committed on Conservation 2022 conference.

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