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ConsolidatedEvery available tool was used to clear the runway of an airfield below sea level maintained by an engineers aviation battalion in Italy following its first experience with a snow storm. The engineers are working here with large straw brooms and a

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:
Every available tool was...
Caption:
Every available tool was used to clear the runway of an airfield below sea level maintained by an engineers aviation battalion in Italy following its first experience with a snow storm. The engineers are working here with large straw brooms and a
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,AIRFIELDS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23652A-78636AC
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://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/37125595/every-available-tool-was-used-to-clear-the-runway-of-an-airfield-below-sea-level-maintained-by-an-en : accessed 7/09/2024), 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
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008