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ConsolidatedDuring The Construction Of Eunice Airstrip In New Guinea, Native Labor Was Recruited To Help Build The Strip. The Natives Shown In This Photo Are Carrying Rocks To Be Used In Constructing The Runway. The Bulldozer Was Used For Clearing The Strip And Lev

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:
During The Construct...
Caption:
During The Construction Of Eunice Airstrip In New Guinea, Native Labor Was Recruited To Help Build The Strip. The Natives Shown In This Photo Are Carrying Rocks To Be Used In Constructing The Runway. The Bulldozer Was Used For Clearing The Strip And Lev
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,AIRFIELDS
History:
1«x2 copy neg received from AF Editorial Office, N.Y. Used in January 1945 issue of AIR FORCE Magazine. New copy neg made from book print 4/05/93 to replace missing original negative.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A32582-81297AC
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/48535526/during-the-construction-of-eunice-airstrip-in-new-guinea-native-labor-was-recruited-to-help-build-th : accessed 18 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