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ConsolidatedITALY-The basis of all rock-foundation runways-the quarry. Here the equipment of a native quarry is combined with rock crushing equipment of the aviation engineers to produce tons of crushed rock daily for "footing" for Allied bombers in Italy.

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
ITALY-The basis of all...
Caption:
ITALY-The basis of all rock-foundation runways-the quarry. Here the equipment of a native quarry is combined with rock crushing equipment of the aviation engineers to produce tons of crushed rock daily for "footing" for Allied bombers in Italy.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,AIRFIELDS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23643-A54722AC
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/37125361/italy-the-basis-of-all-rock-foundation-runways-the-quarry-here-the-equipment-of-a-native-quarry-is-c : accessed Nov 3, 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