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GeneralJust before taking off on a high altitude photo mission over Germany, Allied recon. Pilots of the First Tac/AF plot their courses on a map of the assigned area. The U.S.A.A.F., R.A.F., and French Air Force airmen are, left to right: Capt. James F.

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:
France
Category:
Operations
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Just before taking off on a...
Caption:
Just before taking off on a high altitude photo mission over Germany, Allied recon. Pilots of the First Tac/AF plot their courses on a map of the assigned area. The U.S.A.A.F., R.A.F., and French Air Force airmen are, left to right: Capt. James F.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE,OPERATIONS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A17650A-56560AC
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/41557970/just-before-taking-off-on-a-high-altitude-photo-mission-over-germany-allied-recon-pilots-of-the-firs : accessed 15/11/2024), 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