[Corporal Robert L. Gabig assessing muddy terrain at Kiangwan Airfield]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_019Parts1991-07-17-A_image_019_011991-07-17-A_image_019_02SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 1, Folder 2CreatorUnited States. Army Air ForcesDescriptionPhotograph of Corporal Robert L. Gabig, U.S. Army Air Forces, assessing muddy terrain at Kiangwan Airfield, China, circa 1940s.

Typed on verso: "Corporal Robert L. Gabig of the U. S. Army Air Forces surveys the quagmire that leads to Base Headquarters at Kiangwan Airfield and wonders whether to back up or splash on ahead. Jap-built roads at the airfield have disintegrated into mud wallows under the impact of heavy rains. U. S. Army engineers are now clearing away the mud and replacing the dirt constructed roadbeds with rock and gravel surfacing. (Official USAAF Photo)."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectUnited States. Army Air ForcesWorld War, 1939-1945Vehicles, MilitarySoldiersKiangwan AirfieldShanghai Jiangwan AirportPlaceShanghai (China)ChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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