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ConsolidatedAs a truck spreads gravel and stone on Bacolod Strip, Negros, Philippine Islands, a roller followed it up to smooth and flatten the surface of the runway. 1 June 1945.

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:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
As a truck spreads gravel...
Caption:
As a truck spreads gravel and stone on Bacolod Strip, Negros, Philippine Islands, a roller followed it up to smooth and flatten the surface of the runway. 1 June 1945.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS, CONSTRUCTION,AIRFIELDS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30551-69720AC
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/46949774/as-a-truck-spreads-gravel-and-stone-on-bacolod-strip-negros-philippine-islands-a-roller-followed-it- : 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