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ConsolidatedBiscari airfield is littered withwrecks, including the two-motored plane in foreground. In the background is a large demolished hangar, from 5-9 July 49 heavy and 212 medium bomber sorties were directed at this airfield.

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:
Sicily
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Biscari airfield is...
Caption:
Biscari airfield is littered withwrecks, including the two-motored plane in foreground. In the background is a large demolished hangar, from 5-9 July 49 heavy and 212 medium bomber sorties were directed at this airfield.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
SICILY, BOMBING,BISCARI
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A27198-25293AC
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/49915708/biscari-airfield-is-littered-withwrecks-including-the-two-motored-plane-in-foreground-in-the-backgro : accessed 18/11/2024), 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