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GeneralThese mechanics were against junking the "Florida Gator," badly riddled by flak over Berlin, so little by little, as they are able to obtain parts from the salvage lot, this fighter is being rebuilt and will soon be in combat again with the German

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:
Maintenance
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
These mechanics were...
Caption:
These mechanics were against junking the "Florida Gator," badly riddled by flak over Berlin, so little by little, as they are able to obtain parts from the salvage lot, this fighter is being rebuilt and will soon be in combat again with the German
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, MAINTENANCE,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A13393A-52330AC
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/32040620/these-mechanics-were-against-junking-the-florida-gator-badly-riddled-by-flak-over-berlin-so-little-b : accessed Nov 14, 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