Page 1; Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Publication Title:

Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Content Source:

NARA

Partner:

NARA

Footnote Publication Year:

2007

Classified Status:

This image has been declassified under the following NARA Authority: NND983062

Short Description:

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

War Theater Number:

12

War Theater:

Europe

Place:

Italy

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

A Blast From The Gun...

Caption:

A Blast From The Guns Of A German Fighter Over Steyr, Austria, Tore This Hole In The Tail Of A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Of The 97Th Bomb Group, 15Th Air Force. Tail Gunner S/Sgt. F.W. Fayette Of Manchester, New Hampshire, Stuck To His Guns And Shot D

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ITALY, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

Orig. 4x6 neg received 16 April 1944 from 9th AAF Combat Camera Unit, 1st AAF Combat Film Detachment, New York City.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22800-67066AC

Record Group:

342

Series:

FH

Original data from:

The National Archives

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