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GeneralWhat goes up must come down-and this 1,000 lb bomb is to be no exception to that rule. Members of an Ordnance crew loading a Liberator before she takes off on a mission over enemy territory. This Liberator is the "Shot Luke" and has been on 27

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:
Bomb Loading
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
What goes up must come...
Caption:
What goes up must come down-and this 1,000 lb bomb is to be no exception to that rule. Members of an Ordnance crew loading a Liberator before she takes off on a mission over enemy territory. This Liberator is the "Shot Luke" and has been on 27
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, BOMBLOADING
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06490A-26036AC
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/32442913/what-goes-up-must-come-down-and-this-1000-lb-bomb-is-to-be-no-exception-to-that-rule-members-of-an-o : accessed 18/10/2024), 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