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ConsolidatedNative workers clustered around Transport. Curious natives of New Guinea came to stare at this Monstrous mechanical bird, which carried men and supplies from United States Army Bases in Australia to the New Guinea battlefront.

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:
Native workers clustered...
Caption:
Native workers clustered around Transport. Curious natives of New Guinea came to stare at this Monstrous mechanical bird, which carried men and supplies from United States Army Bases in Australia to the New Guinea battlefront.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA,TRANSPORTATION
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A32961-23579AC
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/47641998/native-workers-clustered-around-transport-curious-natives-of-new-guinea-came-to-stare-at-this-monstr : accessed Oct 9, 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