North American›Ground crews working on last-minute check-ups at a North American P-51 Mustang base of the U.S. 8th Air force just before the powerful fighters took off on a mission over Germany. Through the camera's eyes, the Mustang, "Mama", gives the impression

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:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

North American

Short Caption:

Ground crews working on...

Caption:

Ground crews working on last-minute check-ups at a North American P-51 Mustang base of the U.S. 8th Air force just before the powerful fighters took off on a mission over Germany. Through the camera's eyes, the Mustang, "Mama", gives the impression

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, GROUND, NORTHAMERICAN

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A06025-56132AC

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.