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ConsolidatedThis picture was made from a 5th AF medium bomber just before a torrent of bombs and .50 caliber shells shattered the Jap-held rail yards at Batangas, Luzon Islands. Since the landing at Lingayen Gulf, U.S. planes have maintained a relentless series

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:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
This picture was made from...
Caption:
This picture was made from a 5th AF medium bomber just before a torrent of bombs and .50 caliber shells shattered the Jap-held rail yards at Batangas, Luzon Islands. Since the landing at Lingayen Gulf, U.S. planes have maintained a relentless series
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, BOMBING, GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31128A-3A31128
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/46950748/this-picture-was-made-from-a-5th-af-medium-bomber-just-before-a-torrent-of-bombs-and-50-caliber-shel : 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