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GeneralA Captain Of The 401St Bomb Group, Peers Into The Skies For Sight Of The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses Returning From A Mission Over Enemy Held Territory. In His Hand He Holds A Very Pistol. England, 28 December 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:
England
Category:
Operations
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
A Captain Of The 401...
Caption:
A Captain Of The 401St Bomb Group, Peers Into The Skies For Sight Of The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses Returning From A Mission Over Enemy Held Territory. In His Hand He Holds A Very Pistol. England, 28 December 1943.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,OPERATIONS
History:
Original 4" x 5" from Headquarters 401st Bomb Group (H), APO #557. Used in 401st Bomb Group History.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A13930-65791AC
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://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/32198753/a-captain-of-the-401st-bomb-group-peers-into-the-skies-for-sight-of-the-boeing-b-17-flying-fortresse : accessed 7/11/2024), 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