U.S. builds huge air base in India

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_086SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of soldiers and civilians constructing a runway at a new air base, 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."

Stamped on verso: "Important. Not for use in Western Hemisphere."Creation Datecirca 1943-1945SubjectUnited States. ArmyIndia. ArmySoldiersAir basesWorld War, 1939-1945PlaceIndiaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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