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ConsolidatedWhile two Boeing B-17 Flying Forts of the 15th USAAF rest in their dispersal area after a long mission, the RAF ground crew of an American built Consolidated B-24 Liberator, preflight their aircraft for its night missions. Close cooperation between

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:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
While two Boeing B-17...
Caption:
While two Boeing B-17 Flying Forts of the 15th USAAF rest in their dispersal area after a long mission, the RAF ground crew of an American built Consolidated B-24 Liberator, preflight their aircraft for its night missions. Close cooperation between
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, AIRCRAFT, GROUND,BOEING
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22916-53120AC
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/48719850/while-two-boeing-b-17-flying-forts-of-the-15th-usaaf-rest-in-their-dispersal-area-after-a-long-missi : accessed 7 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