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DouglasA Chaplain of the 439th Troop Carrier Group presents a lonely figure at the end of the runway as he "sweats out" the return of Douglas C-47 troop carrier planes at an air base somewhere in England. 7 June 1944.

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, Landing
Sub Category:
Douglas
Short Caption:
A Chaplain of the 439th...
Caption:
A Chaplain of the 439th Troop Carrier Group presents a lonely figure at the end of the runway as he "sweats out" the return of Douglas C-47 troop carrier planes at an air base somewhere in England. 7 June 1944.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, LANDING,DOUGLAS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06117A-52638AC
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/32442445/a-chaplain-of-the-439th-troop-carrier-group-presents-a-lonely-figure-at-the-end-of-the-runway-as-he- : accessed Oct 18, 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