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GeneralIf 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

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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.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://au.forceswarrecords.com/document/32040617/if-her-ground-crew-had-waited-until-the-flak-punctured-vertical-stabilizer-had-been-repaired-it-migh : accessed 30 Sept 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008