Right side rear view medium close-up shot as a Desta Lifter is used to maneuver a decking section unto the skeleton of the Mabey and Johnson Bridge. The section will be bolted onto the bridge enabling travel across the Bosnia River. Main supply routes for Stabilization Force (SFOR), Personnel have to be in good condition to allow freedom of movement in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Many bridges are downgraded by Stabilization Force (SFOR), Engineers due to various safety reasons. A bridge in Doboj (Not shown), failed an inspection due to heavy traffic flow. The solution to the problem is the Mabey and Johnson Bridge. The project has been on going since September and is expected to be completed ...
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[Complete] Scene Caption: Right side rear view medium close-up shot as a Desta Lifter is used to maneuver a decking section unto the skeleton of the Mabey and Johnson Bridge. The section will be bolted onto the bridge enabling travel across the Bosnia River. Main supply routes for Stabilization Force (SFOR), Personnel have to be in good condition to allow freedom of movement in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Many bridges are downgraded by Stabilization Force (SFOR), Engineers due to various safety reasons. A bridge in Doboj (Not shown), failed an inspection due to heavy traffic flow. The solution to the problem is the Mabey and Johnson Bridge. The project has been on going since September and is expected to be completed November 21, 1998.
Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE
Base: Sarajevo
Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)
Scene Camera Operator: SRA Omolara Akinretoye, USAF
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
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