Consolidated›This is not a new amphibious plane taking off, but a B-24 Liberator of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces as it taxies down the runway of its base in Italy. Heavy rains turned the field into a sea of mud.

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:

This is not a new...

Caption:

This is not a new amphibious plane taking off, but a B-24 Liberator of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces as it taxies down the runway of its base in Italy. Heavy rains turned the field into a sea of mud.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ITALY, AIRCRAFT, GROUND,CONSOLIDATED

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22920A-50839AC

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.