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Construction- AirfieldsHigh mounds of earth are broken up by this powerful bulldozer, thus eliminating a hazard at the end of the runway. The ground at either end of the runway msut be level for at least 1,000 feet beyond the limits of the runway itself, so that planes

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:
France
Category:
Fields & Installations
Sub Category:
Construction- Airfields
Short Caption:
High mounds of earth are...
Caption:
High mounds of earth are broken up by this powerful bulldozer, thus eliminating a hazard at the end of the runway. The ground at either end of the runway msut be level for at least 1,000 feet beyond the limits of the runway itself, so that planes
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,AIRFIELDS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A17264A-53079AC
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/35470564/high-mounds-of-earth-are-broken-up-by-this-powerful-bulldozer-thus-eliminating-a-hazard-at-the-end-o : accessed Nov 5, 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