Construction of the critical Tanauan Airdrome

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Construction of the critical Tanauan Airdrome

Construction of the critical Tanauan Airdrome, Leyte, Philippines, 16 December 1944. Men of the 1897th Engineer Aviation Battalion lay steel mat while commanding officer Col. James E. O'Keefe (left) and Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Casey (center) watch. Casey Papers, CEHO.

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Photo by: Casey papers | VIRIN: 240701-A-DG761-0001.JPG

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