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GeneralExtreme caution must be exercised in loading the .50 caliber gun of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter. As it may mean the life of the pilot or another victory. These men are experts as you can see by the number of Jerries shot down by the pilot

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:
Extreme caution must be...
Caption:
Extreme caution must be exercised in loading the .50 caliber gun of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter. As it may mean the life of the pilot or another victory. These men are experts as you can see by the number of Jerries shot down by the pilot
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,ARMAMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06333A-53460AC
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/32442815/extreme-caution-must-be-exercised-in-loading-the-50-caliber-gun-of-a-republic-p-47-thunderbolt-fight : accessed 15 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