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ConsolidatedHeavy equipment of the 808th Aviation Engineers Battalion is used in construction of an airstrip at Saidor, New Guinea. 18 January 1944.

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Guinea
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Heavy equipment of the...
Caption:
Heavy equipment of the 808th Aviation Engineers Battalion is used in construction of an airstrip at Saidor, New Guinea. 18 January 1944.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,AIRFIELDS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A32584-80292AC
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/48534566/heavy-equipment-of-the-808th-aviation-engineers-battalion-is-used-in-construction-of-an-airstrip-at- : accessed 11 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