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GeneralMore bombs are on the way. Armorers of the new First Tactical Air force keep busy maintaining a constant flow to Jerryland. These 500 pounders will help soften enemy concentration and communications in front of the ground troops this first

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:
France
Category:
Bomb Loading
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
More bombs are on the way...
Caption:
More bombs are on the way. Armorers of the new First Tactical Air force keep busy maintaining a constant flow to Jerryland. These 500 pounders will help soften enemy concentration and communications in front of the ground troops this first
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, BOMBLOADING
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A16525A-55717AC
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/38860014/more-bombs-are-on-the-way-armorers-of-the-new-first-tactical-air-force-keep-busy-maintaining-a-const : accessed 7 Oct 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