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GeneralCpl. William H. Barnes, Jr., AAF Airdrome Traffic Controller in England. From the plexiglass dome, which was salvaged from a ofrtress, Cpl. Barnes has an unobstructed view of 360 degress of horizon, and, of course radio communication with planes

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:
England
Category:
Operations
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Cpl. William H. Barnes...
Caption:
Cpl. William H. Barnes, Jr., AAF Airdrome Traffic Controller in England. From the plexiglass dome, which was salvaged from a ofrtress, Cpl. Barnes has an unobstructed view of 360 degress of horizon, and, of course radio communication with planes
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,OPERATIONS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A13843-56232AC
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/32190884/cpl-william-h-barnes-jr-aaf-airdrome-traffic-controller-in-england-from-the-plexiglass-dome-which-wa : accessed 28 Oct 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