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ConsolidatedBehind the German lines in Yugoslavia, American airmen who crashed in combat are being evacuated by Allied planes. These planes kept their engines running and stayed on the ground for only seven minutes. These men were helped by Gen. Draja

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Behind the German lines in...
Caption:
Behind the German lines in Yugoslavia, American airmen who crashed in combat are being evacuated by Allied planes. These planes kept their engines running and stayed on the ground for only seven minutes. These men were helped by Gen. Draja
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, PRISONS &PRISONERS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A24231A-A55923AC
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://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/161287076/behind-the-german-lines-in-yugoslavia-american-airmen-who-crashed-in-combat-are-being-evacuated-by-a : accessed Nov 7, 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
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008