General›Before Leaving On Mission 9 To Ashan, Manchuria A Boeing B-29 With The 40Th Bomb Group, Xx Bomber Command, Has Crew Members Attaching Fin To One Of Its 500-Lb. Bombs. Fin Keeps Bomb On Course. China.

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:

11

Theater:

East Asia

Place:

China

Category:

Bombs

Sub Category:

General

Short Caption:

Before Leaving On Mi...

Caption:

Before Leaving On Mission 9 To Ashan, Manchuria A Boeing B-29 With The 40Th Bomb Group, Xx Bomber Command, Has Crew Members Attaching Fin To One Of Its 500-Lb. Bombs. Fin Keeps Bomb On Course. China.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

CHINA,BOMBS

History:

Original 4" x 5" from Headquarters 2nd AAF Combat Camera Detachment, APO #493.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A01090A-66361AC

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.