Consolidated›A Waco Cg-4 Glider, Towed By A Douglas C-47, Is Airborne Over The Runway At Comiso Airfield, Sicily, 1943. During The Maneuvers Of The 52Nd Troop Carrier Wing, The Glider Will Be Released Over Ponte Olivo Airfield, And The Paratroopers Will Jump.

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:

A Waco Cg-4 Glider, ...

Caption:

A Waco Cg-4 Glider, Towed By A Douglas C-47, Is Airborne Over The Runway At Comiso Airfield, Sicily, 1943. During The Maneuvers Of The 52Nd Troop Carrier Wing, The Glider Will Be Released Over Ponte Olivo Airfield, And The Paratroopers Will Jump.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

SICILY,GLIDERS

History:

Original 4" x 5" November 1943 from 12th CCU, thru Hdq., AAF Motion Picture Detachment, New York City.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A27105-67248AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.