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ConsolidatedThe monsoon season in India was a weather element the Air Force had to contend with. Here a Douglas C-47 with one wheel stuck in the mud had to be pulled out with the use of a hoist and a tractor. 12 September 1944.

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:
20
Theater:
Burma-India
Place:
Burma-India
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The monsoon season in India...
Caption:
The monsoon season in India was a weather element the Air Force had to contend with. Here a Douglas C-47 with one wheel stuck in the mud had to be pulled out with the use of a hoist and a tractor. 12 September 1944.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BURMA & INDIA, AIRCRAFT, GROUND,DOUGLAS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A33685-72027AC
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.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/47633501/the-monsoon-season-in-india-was-a-weather-element-the-air-force-had-to-contend-with-here-a-douglas-c : accessed Apr 20, 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 Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008