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ConsolidatedArmorers put tape on the ends of the barrels of .50 cal side guns on a Douglas A-20; this is done to prevent dust from collecting in the barrels after they have been cleaned. The tape is removed just before the plane takes off on a mission.

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:
Armorers put tape on the...
Caption:
Armorers put tape on the ends of the barrels of .50 cal side guns on a Douglas A-20; this is done to prevent dust from collecting in the barrels after they have been cleaned. The tape is removed just before the plane takes off on a mission.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES,ARMAMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30189A-68975AC
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/47309175/armorers-put-tape-on-the-ends-of-the-barrels-of-50-cal-side-guns-on-a-douglas-a-20-this-is-done-to-p : accessed 26 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