Consolidated›As a member of the ground crew works on an engine of the Boeing B-17 "The Mighty Rabbit," Lts. James and George W. Flathers point with pride to the mission marks painted on the nose of the plane at an air base in Northwest Africa.

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:

15

Theater:

Northern Africa

Place:

North Africa

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

As a member of the ground...

Caption:

As a member of the ground crew works on an engine of the Boeing B-17 "The Mighty Rabbit," Lts. James and George W. Flathers point with pride to the mission marks painted on the nose of the plane at an air base in Northwest Africa.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NORTH AFRICA, MAINTENANCE,ENGINES

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A28995-26170AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.