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ConsolidatedSilhouetted against the glow of the rising sun, Consolidated B-24 Liberators stand silently at their dispersal points. On the ground, they look like a bath-tub with wings, but in the air they are deadly fighting machines.

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:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Silhouetted against the...
Caption:
Silhouetted against the glow of the rising sun, Consolidated B-24 Liberators stand silently at their dispersal points. On the ground, they look like a bath-tub with wings, but in the air they are deadly fighting machines.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, GROUND,CONSOLIDATED
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05943A-52738AC
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/32442315/silhouetted-against-the-glow-of-the-rising-sun-consolidated-b-24-liberators-stand-silently-at-their- : accessed 3 Dec 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