RAF Burtonwood, 1944: As invasion nears, men, planes, weapons and supplies wait in immense…

RAF Burtonwood, 04/13/1944

SC 189698Field no. ETO-HQ-44-3185RG 111

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As invasion nears, men, planes, weapons and supplies wait in immense quantities in the United Kingdom. A variety of U.S. Army fighter planes is seen here at an airport somewhere in England, just arrived by convoy from the U.S.A., and awaiting assembly. Bomber pilots call these fighters "little friends" because of their highly-welcome air support during bombing missions over the continent. British Iales, April 13, 1944.

Date: 04/13/1944
Place: RAF Burtonwood · approximate position
Photographer: Meyer
SC number: 189698
Field number: ETO-HQ-44-3185
Source: U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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