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Battle DamageCapt. Alvin D. Skaggs Of Lawton, Oklahoma, Ponders His Luck As He Holds Charred Remnant Of His Pilot'S Seat From The Smoldering Wreck Of His Ship, The Consolidated B-24 Liberator 'Vadie Raye'. The Lib Was Set Afire By Enemy Fighter Attacks After The Assa

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:
England
Category:
Aircraft
Sub Category:
Battle Damage
Short Caption:
Capt. Alvin D. Skagg...
Caption:
Capt. Alvin D. Skaggs Of Lawton, Oklahoma, Ponders His Luck As He Holds Charred Remnant Of His Pilot'S Seat From The Smoldering Wreck Of His Ship, The Consolidated B-24 Liberator 'Vadie Raye'. The Lib Was Set Afire By Enemy Fighter Attacks After The Assa
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLE DAMAGE
History:
Print received 31 May 44 from BPR. Stamped: Rel for Pub., 5/27/44 BPR (3) WD.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05498A-3A05498
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/29023701/capt-alvin-d-skaggs-of-lawton-oklahoma-ponders-his-luck-as-he-holds-charred-remnant-of-his-pilots-se : accessed Nov 9, 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