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ConsolidatedAn American ack-ack gun, surrounded by bomb damaged buildings, is ready to go into action in case the enemy stages a surprise attack on installations at Palermo, Sicily. July 1943.

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:
Sicily
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
An American ack-ack gun...
Caption:
An American ack-ack gun, surrounded by bomb damaged buildings, is ready to go into action in case the enemy stages a surprise attack on installations at Palermo, Sicily. July 1943.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
SICILY,ARMAMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A27043-67094AC
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/49915278/an-american-ack-ack-gun-surrounded-by-bomb-damaged-buildings-is-ready-to-go-into-action-in-case-the- : accessed 19 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