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ConsolidatedMen of the 390th Bomb Squadron, 42nd Bomb Group digging a well to supply water at Mar Strip, near Cape Sansapor on the Dutch New Guinea mainland. Even though the temperature is hot, the men work fully clothed as a protection against Typhus. August

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:
Men of the 390th Bomb...
Caption:
Men of the 390th Bomb Squadron, 42nd Bomb Group digging a well to supply water at Mar Strip, near Cape Sansapor on the Dutch New Guinea mainland. Even though the temperature is hot, the men work fully clothed as a protection against Typhus. August
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,MISC
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A32597A-68204AC
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/48534647/men-of-the-390th-bomb-squadron-42nd-bomb-group-digging-a-well-to-supply-water-at-mar-strip-near-cape : accessed 17 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