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GeneralNinth Air force mechanics work on this fighter at a snow-covered base somewhere in Belgium. Two men (right) get set to hook up pipes from heater to warm up the port engine.

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:
Belgium
Category:
Maintenance
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Ninth Air force mechanics...
Caption:
Ninth Air force mechanics work on this fighter at a snow-covered base somewhere in Belgium. Two men (right) get set to hook up pipes from heater to warm up the port engine.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, MAINTENANCE,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05243-56372AC
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/29017116/ninth-air-force-mechanics-work-on-this-fighter-at-a-snow-covered-base-somewhere-in-belgium-two-men-r : accessed Nov 8, 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