Consolidated›From one of the lowest altitudes ever attempted in battle, paratroopers jump among the trees and 12-ft. high kunai grass of the Markham valley. There were no fatalities and injuries were confined to bones broken hitting trees. 503rd Parachute

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 Guinea

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

From one of the lowest...

Caption:

From one of the lowest altitudes ever attempted in battle, paratroopers jump among the trees and 12-ft. high kunai grass of the Markham valley. There were no fatalities and injuries were confined to bones broken hitting trees. 503rd Parachute

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NEW GUINEA, TROOPS &PARATROOPS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A33011-D25418AC

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.