The Belly Tank

This Nissen Hut was one of the British temporary structures that served the Allied Forces in England in World War II for housing, administrative and work shops. It was erected by the Royal Air Force near Saffron Walden, Essex, England, on the Debden Aerodrome, which became the home of the 4th Fighter Group, 8th AF, U.S. Air Force, from 1942 to 1945. It served as the off-duty gathering place for enlisted men of the 4th Group and was known as the “Belly Tank.” The 4th Fighter Group participated in six campaigns in the European Theater and was officially credited with the destruction of 1017 enemy aircraft.

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