River Dangu dam construction
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River Dangu dam construction
In the Belgian Congo (Zaire), local workers collect stone quarried nearby for the purpose of constructing a temporary dam on the River Dangu. The purpose was to create a lake to allow the Imperial Airways flying boat Corsair to take off. The Corsair had made a forced landing in March 1939, and following a failed attempt at take off in June 1939, was finally repaired and returned to England in January 1940 Date: January 1940
Media ID 14134622
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Airways Belgian Congo Corsair Forced Landing Zaire
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