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ConsolidatedYawning from interrupted sleep, grabbing a last minute cigarette, these aircrew men get ready to board their plane on a mission that will take them over enemy held territory to bomb targets in the heart of Germany and then fly on to land in Russia.

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, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Yawning from interrupted...
Caption:
Yawning from interrupted sleep, grabbing a last minute cigarette, these aircrew men get ready to board their plane on a mission that will take them over enemy held territory to bomb targets in the heart of Germany and then fly on to land in Russia.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,CREWS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A09087A-53359AC
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/32145442/yawning-from-interrupted-sleep-grabbing-a-last-minute-cigarette-these-aircrew-men-get-ready-to-board : accessed Dec 5, 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