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RepublicRepublic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters keep away from Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, avoid pointing noses directly at them. Fortresses on way to target, Emden, Germany. 95th Bomb Group.

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:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Formation
Sub Category:
Republic
Short Caption:
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt...
Caption:
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters keep away from Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, avoid pointing noses directly at them. Fortresses on way to target, Emden, Germany. 95th Bomb Group.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,REPUBLIC
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A19716-A27867AC
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/39014354/republic-p-47-thunderbolt-fighters-keep-away-from-boeing-b-17-flying-fortresses-avoid-pointing-noses : accessed 9/11/2024), 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