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ConsolidatedThe 77 bombs painted on the fuselage of the 9th Air force Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber "Flying Crusader", based in England, are the proud boast of a 5 man ground crew, who have weaned and nursed their precious plane since it started

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, Single
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The 77 bombs painted on the...
Caption:
The 77 bombs painted on the fuselage of the 9th Air force Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber "Flying Crusader", based in England, are the proud boast of a 5 man ground crew, who have weaned and nursed their precious plane since it started
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, SINGLE,CONSOLIDATED
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06155A-53953AC
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/32442487/the-77-bombs-painted-on-the-fuselage-of-the-9th-air-force-consolidated-b-24-liberator-bomber-flying- : accessed 9 Nov 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