Men of the United States Army Air Force line up tractors and ether mechanical equipment at their base at Burtonwood Airfield, Warrington, Lancashire, on September 13. This is the first base in post-war Britain to be occupied by American forces. It is the largest in Europe. The airmen will service the SuperFortresses based in Britain and U.S. Army transports on the Berlin air lift. (A.P. Photo)
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22759, 4 October 1948, Page 5
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66Men of the United States Army Air Force line up tractors and ether mechanical equipment at their base at Burtonwood Airfield, Warrington, Lancashire, on September 13. This is the first base in post-war Britain to be occupied by American forces. It is the largest in Europe. The airmen will service the Super-Fortresses based in Britain and U.S. Army transports on the Berlin air lift. (A.P. Photo) Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22759, 4 October 1948, Page 5
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