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ConsolidatedTire is washed clean, exposing deep cuts and area worn smooth during landings and take offs from improvised airfields and steel mats. Italian Work-man shown here is one of thousands of natives employed by the Army Air Force Service Command in Italy

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Tire is washed clean...
Caption:
Tire is washed clean, exposing deep cuts and area worn smooth during landings and take offs from improvised airfields and steel mats. Italian Work-man shown here is one of thousands of natives employed by the Army Air Force Service Command in Italy
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, MAINTENANCE, TIRES &WHEELS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23813A-52514AC
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.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://au.forceswarrecords.com/document/37126685/tire-is-washed-clean-exposing-deep-cuts-and-area-worn-smooth-during-landings-and-take-offs-from-impr : accessed 25 Oct 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 Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008