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ConsolidatedTunis, Tunisia-American Air Forces bombs rained down on enemy aircraft, some of which were trying to take off from El Aouina Airdrome at Tunis. Shown are bombs dropping on the airfield, while below smoke rises from bombs that have just landed

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:
Tunisia
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Tunis, Tunisia-American Air...
Caption:
Tunis, Tunisia-American Air Forces bombs rained down on enemy aircraft, some of which were trying to take off from El Aouina Airdrome at Tunis. Shown are bombs dropping on the airfield, while below smoke rises from bombs that have just landed
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
TUNISIA, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A29343-A23542AC
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/46944736/tunis-tunisia-american-air-forces-bombs-rained-down-on-enemy-aircraft-some-of-which-were-trying-to-t : accessed 19 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