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ConsolidatedThey Call This Tent 'Left Behind' At This 15Th Af Base Because The Boys In It Decided Against Building A Villa Like The Others, And Resigned Themselves To Face The Italian Weather. Note The Home Made Weather Vane, And The Turret On Top Of The Tent.

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
They Call This Tent ...
Caption:
They Call This Tent 'Left Behind' At This 15Th Af Base Because The Boys In It Decided Against Building A Villa Like The Others, And Resigned Themselves To Face The Italian Weather. Note The Home Made Weather Vane, And The Turret On Top Of The Tent.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS,INSTALLATIONS
History:
Print received 11-30-44 from BPR. Stamped: "Passed for Publication, Field Press Censor."
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23686-116579AC
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/37139672/they-call-this-tent-left-behind-at-this-15th-af-base-because-the-boys-in-it-decided-against-building : accessed 29 Jun 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