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GeneralGiant cranes unload high octane gasoline for the 9th AF from ducks and lower it into army trucks which will speed to advanced landing strips.

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:
France
Category:
Equipment
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Giant cranes unload high...
Caption:
Giant cranes unload high octane gasoline for the 9th AF from ducks and lower it into army trucks which will speed to advanced landing strips.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE,EQUIPMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A17218A-52444AC
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/35469409/giant-cranes-unload-high-octane-gasoline-for-the-9th-af-from-ducks-and-lower-it-into-army-trucks-whi : accessed Apr 30, 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