Operation Haylift

The winter of 1949 was particularly harsh in Northern Nevada. These cargo planes were loaded with hay at the Minden Airport, then taken to ranches near Ely and Battle Mountain where the hay was dropped onto the farms.

Date Uploaded: March 24, 2013

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