Historical Military Meetings

Black and white photographs of military leaders in various historical settings. The images capture formal attire and interactions between dignitaries, reflecting significant wartime events.

American Built Aerodrome in Britain Handed Over to Royal Air Force.Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris (left) greeted by Lieut-General Ira C. Eaker on arrival at the airfield fro the ceremony.Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris Chief of Bomber Command, R.A.F. and General Ira C. Eaker, Chief of the U.S. Eighth Air Force, were present when the first American built airfield in Britain was handed over to the Royal Air Force.The airfield, intended as an operational training aerodroms, has been constructed by an Engineer Aviation Battalion of the U.S. Army Engineers. November 07, 1943.
American Built Aerodrome in Britain Handed Over to Royal Air Force.Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris (left) greeted by Lieut-General Ira C. Eaker on arrival at the airfield fro the ceremony.Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris Chief of Bomber Command, R.A.F. and General Ira C. Eaker, Chief of the U.S. Eighth Air Force, were present when the first American built airfield in Britain was handed over to the Royal Air Force.The airfield, intended as an operational training aerodroms, has been constructed by an Engineer Aviation Battalion of the U.S. Army Engineers. November 07, 1943.