P-39 airplane being rigged for towing in the Aleutian Islands c. 1943.

Gift of Norma Stewart
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Five soldiers rigging P-39 airplane lifted by wrecker for towing during retrieval operation in the Aleutian Islands c. 1943.

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Photographs from the service of Robbie W. Briggle who served on an Air Force Base in the Aleutian Islands.
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Aleutian Islands
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56.383
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-131.317
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Soldiers--American--Alaska
Airplanes--American--Alaska
Wreckers (Vehicles)--Alaska
Aircraft accidents--Alaska