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ConsolidatedAn enlisted man at Payne Field, Cairo Egypt releases a hydrogen balloon which he will view through the theodolite to determine wind direction and velocity.

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:
15
Theater:
Northern Africa
Place:
Egypt
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
An enlisted man at Payne...
Caption:
An enlisted man at Payne Field, Cairo Egypt releases a hydrogen balloon which he will view through the theodolite to determine wind direction and velocity.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
EGYPT,METEOROLOGY
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A28038-77364AC
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/47310215/an-enlisted-man-at-payne-field-cairo-egypt-releases-a-hydrogen-balloon-which-he-will-view-through-th : accessed Oct 22, 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