Consolidated›North American B-25 goes down from LST gunfire on 26 Dec 43 off Caps Gloucester, New Britain. A North American B-25 squadron approaching Natamo Point targets, had opened fire on a Jap "Val" which crossed its path.

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:

19

Theater:

SW Pacific

Place:

New Britain

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

North American B-25 goes...

Caption:

North American B-25 goes down from LST gunfire on 26 Dec 43 off Caps Gloucester, New Britain. A North American B-25 squadron approaching Natamo Point targets, had opened fire on a Jap "Val" which crossed its path.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NEW BRITAIN, STRAFING &COMBAT

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A31556A-50981AC

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.