North American›At a U.S. 8th AF fighter base in England, these North American P-51 Mustangs are photographed shortly before taking off on a mission over Germany. Lined up on the snow-covered perimeter, they present a different picture to the one shortly afterwards

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:

North American

Short Caption:

At a U.S. 8th AF fighter...

Caption:

At a U.S. 8th AF fighter base in England, these North American P-51 Mustangs are photographed shortly before taking off on a mission over Germany. Lined up on the snow-covered perimeter, they present a different picture to the one shortly afterwards

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, GROUND, NORTHAMERICAN

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A06026A-56229AC

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.