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ConsolidatedDuring the construction of Eunice Airstrip in New Guinea, native labor was recruited to help build the strip. The natives were small of stature, but when enough of them pulled together they were usually able to accomplish tasks given to them.

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Guinea
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
During the construction of...
Caption:
During the construction of Eunice Airstrip in New Guinea, native labor was recruited to help build the strip. The natives were small of stature, but when enough of them pulled together they were usually able to accomplish tasks given to them.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA,MISCELLANEOUS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A32817A-81295AC
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/47637449/during-the-construction-of-eunice-airstrip-in-new-guinea-native-labor-was-recruited-to-help-build-th : accessed Oct 13, 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