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These mechanics servicing a B-17 somewhere in the South Pacific warzone are unsung heroes of the Army Air Force. For every member of the flying crew, there are at least ten ground men who work long hours to keep them flying. Left to right: Sergeant Frank Piotroszer, Hadley, Massachusetts; Corporal William Smith, Woodside, Long Island, New York; Corporal Irvin Andreazza, Weed, Colorado; and Corporal Abe Brodax, Brooklyn, New York

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These mechanics servicing a B-17 somewhere in the South Pacific warzone are unsung heroes of the Army Air Force. For every member of the flying crew, there are at least ten ground men who work long hours to keep them flying. Left to right: Sergeant Frank Piotroszer, Hadley, Massachusetts; Corporal William Smith, Woodside, Long Island, New York; Corporal Irvin Andreazza, Weed, Colorado; and Corporal Abe Brodax, Brooklyn, New York

A black and white photo of a group of men. Great Depression FFSA / OWI Negatives

A black and white photo of a group of men. World War Two Era FSA/OWI Photograph.

These mechanics servicing a B-17 somewhere in the South Pacific warzone are unsung heroes of the Army Air Force. For every member of the flying crew, there are at least ten ground men who work long hours to keep them flying. Left to right: Sergeant Frank Piotroszer, Hadley, Massachusetts; Corporal William Smith, Woodside, Long Island, New York; Corporal Irvin Andreazza, Weed, Colorado; and Corporal Abe Brodax, Brooklyn, New York

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Summary

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

date_range

Date

01/01/1942

place

Location

Oceania, 10.12764, -74.36307

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Source

Library of Congress

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Link

http://www.loc.gov/

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Copyright info

No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html