General›If her ground crew had waited until the flak-punctured vertical stabilizer had been repaired, it might have been days instead of hours that it was grounded. Replacement with stabilizer from an old-styled battle painted hangar queen (note contrast of

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

12

Theater:

Europe

Place:

England

Category:

Maintenance

Sub Category:

General

Short Caption:

If her ground crew had...

Caption:

If her ground crew had waited until the flak-punctured vertical stabilizer had been repaired, it might have been days instead of hours that it was grounded. Replacement with stabilizer from an old-styled battle painted hangar queen (note contrast of

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, MAINTENANCE,GENERAL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A13392-52104AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.