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ConsolidatedBesides being an operational base, this airfield in Europe was also a supply depot for glider bombs, parts of which were manufactured right on the field in a huge plastics factory. Cpt. David Barnby, a British Paratrooper (left) and 1st Lt. James E.

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:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Europe
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Besides being an...
Caption:
Besides being an operational base, this airfield in Europe was also a supply depot for glider bombs, parts of which were manufactured right on the field in a huge plastics factory. Cpt. David Barnby, a British Paratrooper (left) and 1st Lt. James E.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
EUROPEAN THEATER,BOMBS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A15805A-54076AC
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://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/161312805/besides-being-an-operational-base-this-airfield-in-europe-was-also-a-supply-depot-for-glider-bombs-p : accessed Nov 1, 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
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008