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      Ken Smith came to work at Defence Industries Limited in 1941. He describes why Ajax was chosen for the site of the plant.

      Louise Johnson came to work at Defence Industries Limited from Saskatchewan. She describes what the accomodations were like for workers at D.I.L.

      Video of rifle experts engaged in "sighting" and straighening the barrels of Lee-Enfield rifles. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Video of some interesting operations in one of Canada's largest plants producing vital small arms. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Ken Smith is author of the book "Ajax: The War Years. 1939-1945". He describes the importance of the work done by the women at Defence Industries Limited.

      Ken Smith is author of the book "Ajax: The War Years - 1939 - 1945". He discusses what happened to the buildings at Defence Industries Limited after the war.

      Alex Russell was personnel manager for Defence Industries Limited. He discusses how the name "Ajax" was chosen.

      Louise Johnson arrived at Defence Industries Limited from Saskatchewan. She describes what happened as D.I.L. was winding down, and how she "typed up her own quit slip".

      Ken Smith, author of "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945" discusses how everybody worked as a team at Defence Industries Limited.

      Kelly Bowan worked at Defence Industries Limited. She describes what the security was like at the plant.

      Ken Smith, author of "Ajax: The War Years 1939-1945" discusses morale, camaraderie and the purpose for Defence Industries Limited in Ajax.

      Video of operators testing the completed Bofors anti-aircraft gun. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Management's efforts to provide all D.I.L. employees with facilities for recreation. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Management's efforts to provide all D.I.L. employees with facilities for relaxation. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He descusses some of the plant rules that employees must follow.

      Video of the Pickering shell-filling plant employees in 1941. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He discusses wages in the D.I.L. era, as well as promotions and raises at the plant.

      Art McCartney was a foreman at Defence Industries Limited. He describes what security was like at the beginning of the D.I.L. era.

      Video of D.I.L. workers completing the turning and finishing of 25 pound shells. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Alex Russell was personnel manager at Defence Industries Limited. He describes the circumstances surrounding the birth of D.I.L.