Norrh American Aviation Fuel Tank

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Hello, , I have an old 80 gal fuel tank from North American Aviation Inc. It is from the Engeneering and Experimental Division. Its about 4 ft long X 2 ft tall. X 1 ft wide. It says Model SOC-1, or I. Part number 17-48002. Contract No. 41257. Material SS AL.ALLOY. marked with a NA 6 in a circle, and a Navy insignia. See photos. Anyone know any thing about this tank? Were they testing it for any particular aircraft?

 

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