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GeneralWith electrically heated boots and gloves, and several layers of flying clothes, topped off by a "flak apron" into which is sewed overlapping manganese steel squares, with oxygen mask, goggles, earphones and microphone, he is well equipped and he

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:
Armament
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
With electrically heated...
Caption:
With electrically heated boots and gloves, and several layers of flying clothes, topped off by a "flak apron" into which is sewed overlapping manganese steel squares, with oxygen mask, goggles, earphones and microphone, he is well equipped and he
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,ARMAMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06302A-26316AC
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/32442725/with-electrically-heated-boots-and-gloves-and-several-layers-of-flying-clothes-topped-off-by-a-flak- : accessed 1 July 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