Boreham Airdrome, Essex, England, 1944: A great invasion involves tremendous preparation and a million details

Boreham Airdrome, Essex, England, 03/14/1944

SC 189293Field no. ETO-HQ-44-2444RG 111

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A great invasion involves tremendous preparation and a million details. As more and more bombers take off from England to bomb Nazi Europe, more airfields are built to provide their bases. Here grading and construction work is being done on the Boreham Airdrome, Essex, England. 14 Mar 44.

Date: 03/14/1944
Place: Boreham Airdrome, Essex, England · approximate position
Photographer: Pearson
SC number: 189293
Field number: ETO-HQ-44-2444
Source: U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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