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ConsolidatedNatives of New Guinea crowd around supply laden Douglas C-47's which have landed at Nadzab Airstrip, New Guinea. In the distance another plane comes in for a landing. 11 September 1943.

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:
Natives of New Guinea crowd...
Caption:
Natives of New Guinea crowd around supply laden Douglas C-47's which have landed at Nadzab Airstrip, New Guinea. In the distance another plane comes in for a landing. 11 September 1943.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA,TRANSPORTATION
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A32979A-67083AC
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/47640841/natives-of-new-guinea-crowd-around-supply-laden-douglas-c-47s-which-have-landed-at-nadzab-airstrip-n : accessed Nov 10, 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