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ConsolidatedYesterday there was nothing to report. Severe sandstorms prevented air operations over the battle area. Occasionally these words appear in communiques from the Middle East. The picture shows why. Sand blown across the desert by bitter winds cuts

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:
Yesterday there was nothing...
Caption:
Yesterday there was nothing to report. Severe sandstorms prevented air operations over the battle area. Occasionally these words appear in communiques from the Middle East. The picture shows why. Sand blown across the desert by bitter winds cuts
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
LIBYA, BOMBS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A28148A-3A28148
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/47312844/yesterday-there-was-nothing-to-report-severe-sandstorms-prevented-air-operations-over-the-battle-are : accessed 2 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