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GeneralBelgium civilians at a 9th AF fighter base are cleaning the snow from the runway while IX AF Service Command mechanics service a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt before its take off against the enemy. This fighter-bomber is being used to bomb and strafe

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Belgium
Category:
Maintenance
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Belgium civilians at a 9th...
Caption:
Belgium civilians at a 9th AF fighter base are cleaning the snow from the runway while IX AF Service Command mechanics service a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt before its take off against the enemy. This fighter-bomber is being used to bomb and strafe
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, MAINTENANCE,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05242-56079AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/document/29017100/belgium-civilians-at-a-9th-af-fighter-base-are-cleaning-the-snow-from-the-runway-while-ix-af-service : accessed 3 Nov 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008