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ConsolidatedOne of the main types of camouflage used by the Japanese in camouflaging vessels is palm leaves and it is used mainly on small crafts as shown in this picture taken somewhere in New Britain.

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Britain
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
One of the main types of...
Caption:
One of the main types of camouflage used by the Japanese in camouflaging vessels is palm leaves and it is used mainly on small crafts as shown in this picture taken somewhere in New Britain.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW BRITAIN,CAMOUFLAGE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31511-24875AC
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/46947084/one-of-the-main-types-of-camouflage-used-by-the-japanese-in-camouflaging-vessels-is-palm-leaves-and- : accessed 1/07/2024), 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