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ConsolidatedThe first "official" Douglas C-47 plane lands on Opon Airstrip, which was used for evacuation of the wounded. Mactan Island, Philippine Islands. April 1945.

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:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The first "official"...
Caption:
The first "official" Douglas C-47 plane lands on Opon Airstrip, which was used for evacuation of the wounded. Mactan Island, Philippine Islands. April 1945.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, AIRCRAFT, LANDING,DOUGLAS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30118A-64347AC
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/47307812/the-first-official-douglas-c-47-plane-lands-on-opon-airstrip-which-was-used-for-evacuation-of-the-wo : accessed 8/11/2024), 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