Erding Collection

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota
Airmen Maintaining a Douglas Dc-3 / C-47 Dakota at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota
Douglas Dc-3 / C-47 Dakotas Being Loaded at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Truck Clearing the Rubble Soon after the End of World Wa?
Truck Clearing the Rubble Soon after the End of World War 2 at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Ryan L-17 Navion
A Ryan L-17 Navion Being Assembled by an Airman at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe
A Wrecked Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe in a Bombed Hangar Soon after the End of World War 2 at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Airmen Maintaining a Stinson L-5 Sentinel at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Airmen Reading Books and Magazines in the Library of the?
Airmen Reading Books and Magazines in the Library of the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Amateur Photography is One of the Diversions Available t?
Amateur Photography is One of the Diversions Available to the Erding Airmen at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Bombed Buildings at the End of World War 2 at the Headqu?
Bombed Buildings at the End of World War 2 at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Douglas DC-4 / C-54 Skymaster
Airmen Loading a Douglas Dc-4 / C-54 Skymaster During the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing with a Dc-3 / C-47 Dakota Parked Behind Date: 1949

Colonel Park Holland, Wing Commander of at the Headquart?
Colonel Park Holland, Wing Commander of at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Plays Dominoes with German Children As a Nun Watches Date: 1947

Fairchild C-82A Packet
Airmen Working on the Tail-Fin of a Fairchild C-82A Packet During the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing with Another C-82A Behind Date: 1949

Airmen Working on a Propeller at the Headquarters of the?
Airmen Working on a Propeller at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Men and Women Working in Maintenance at the Headquarters?
Men and Women Working in Maintenance at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

A Foreman and an Airman Check a Grinding Machine at the ?
A Foreman and an Airman Check a Grinding Machine at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

German Men and Women Working in the Maintenence at the H?
German Men and Women Working in the Maintenence at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Airmen Maintaining Aero Engine at the Headquarters of th?
Airmen Maintaining Aero Engine at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Aero Engine in Dust Proof Covers in the Headquarters of ?
Aero Engine in Dust Proof Covers in the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Airmen Working on a Jet Engine Mounted on a Special Fram?
Airmen Working on a Jet Engine Mounted on a Special Frame on a Vehicle at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Three Airmen at the Goal Accomplished Sign in the Body?
Three Airmen at the Goal Accomplished Sign in the Body and Welding Maintenance Shop at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Airmen Maintaining Buses at the Headquarters of the USAF?
Airmen Maintaining Buses at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Can T Find?
Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Can T Find This Image in Book

Airmen Maintaining Trucks at the Headquarters of the USA?
Airmen Maintaining Trucks at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

Wooden Barracks for Airmen at the Headquarters of the US?
Wooden Barracks for Airmen at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1948

Boeing 377 C-97 Stratocruiser
Airmen Working on the Pw R-4360 Engine of a Boeing 377 C-97 Stratocruiser During the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

German Men and Women Eating Meals at the Headquarters of?
German Men and Women Eating Meals at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Construction-Crane with Newly Completed Barracks for Air?
Construction-Crane with Newly Completed Barracks for Airman at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Parade of Airmen on the Sports Field at the Headquarters?
Parade of Airmen on the Sports Field at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Airmen with Tents on Spring Training at the Headquarte?
Airmen with Tents on Spring Training at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Airmen Attending a Radio Communication Class at the Head?
Airmen Attending a Radio Communication Class at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Airmen Maintaining Components at the Headquarters of the?
Airmen Maintaining Components at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Airmen Eating Meals at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85t?
Airmen Eating Meals at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

The Aero Theatre at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th?
The Aero Theatre at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

New Chapel at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Dep?
New Chapel at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1948

Airmen and Women Telephonists at the Headquarters of the?
Airmen and Women Telephonists at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

The Erding Arrowheads Baseball Team Playing Being Watc?
The Erding Arrowheads Baseball Team Playing Being Watched by Airmen at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Three Women of the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air De?
Three Women of the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Walking under a Building with Men Repairing the Walls and a Horse and Cart in Front Date: 1947

Airmen at the Bowling-Alley at the Headquarters of the U?
Airmen at the Bowling-Alley at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

A Corporal with German Children Growing Vegetables at th?
A Corporal with German Children Growing Vegetables at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Airmen Playing Basketball in a Gym at the Headquarters o?
Airmen Playing Basketball in a Gym at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Bombed Hangars with Booby-Trapped Wreckage and Rubble at?
Bombed Hangars with Booby-Trapped Wreckage and Rubble at the End of World War 2 at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Bombed and Wrecked Hangars Soon after the End of World W?
Bombed and Wrecked Hangars Soon after the End of World War 2 at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

New Hangars Being Constructed at the Headquarters of the?
New Hangars Being Constructed at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Colonel Park Holland, Wing Commander Sitting (Centre Wea?
Colonel Park Holland, Wing Commander Sitting (Centre Wearing Glasses) Next to a French Officer with Other Senior Officers at a Meeting at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1947

Wooden Crates Stored Outisde at the Headquarters of the ?
Wooden Crates Stored Outisde at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Airman Driving a Fork-Lift Truck with Wooden Crates Duri?
Airman Driving a Fork-Lift Truck with Wooden Crates During the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Airmen and German Men with a Crane Preparing to Lift a W?
Airmen and German Men with a Crane Preparing to Lift a Wooden Crate at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing

An Airman and Woman in the Office of the Headquarters of?
An Airman and Woman in the Office of the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

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"Erding: A Glimpse into Aviation History and Post-War Rebuilding" Step back in time as we explore Erding, a town that witnessed the remarkable transformation of aviation after World War II. From iconic aircraft like the Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota to the Ryan L-17 Navion, this place holds a treasure trove of historical significance. In the aftermath of war, Erding's resilience shone through with images capturing a truck clearing rubble, symbolizing their determination to rebuild. Amidst the chaos, airmen found solace in books and magazines at the library - an oasis amidst turmoil. Amateur photography became one of many diversions available to these brave individuals who dedicated themselves to restoring normalcy. Bombed buildings stood as haunting reminders at headquarters; yet hope prevailed as they worked tirelessly on aircraft such as Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe and Stinson L-5 Sentinel. Colonel Park Holland emerged as Wing Commander at Erding's headquarters, leading by example during this transformative era. The presence of Douglas DC-4/C-54 Skymaster showcased advancements in aviation technology that propelled them forward. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, we find ourselves captivated by moments frozen in time - be it airmen working diligently on propellers or Fairchild C-82A Packet soaring through skies above Erding. Erding stands today not only as a testament to human resilience but also serves as a reminder that even amidst destruction, dreams can take flight once again.