U.S. builds huge air base in India

Photograph of American and Indian soldiers and civilians constructing a runway at a new air base in India, circa 1943-1945.

Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. builds huge air base in India. This picture shows the progress of work on a runway at a large U.S. air base under construction in India. A coat of tar is being laid down over two layers of rock foundation with the help of steamrollers and other equipment from the United States. Engineers of India's Army and other Indian workers are doing the work of construction and grading under a lend-lease arrangement. 12377-PME. Not for use in Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."

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