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ConsolidatedAnti tank mines stacked at the edge of the airfield at Marble Arch in Tripolitania. They had been removed from the landing ground before the R.A.F. squadrons took over from the retreating Axis forces.

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:
15
Theater:
Northern Africa
Place:
Libya
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Anti tank mines stacked at...
Caption:
Anti tank mines stacked at the edge of the airfield at Marble Arch in Tripolitania. They had been removed from the landing ground before the R.A.F. squadrons took over from the retreating Axis forces.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
LIBYA, MINES(BOMBS)
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A28282A-24821AC
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/47297079/anti-tank-mines-stacked-at-the-edge-of-the-airfield-at-marble-arch-in-tripolitania-they-had-been-rem : accessed 14 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