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Vapor TrailsFlying ofrtresses of the 8th Army air forces flying at high altitude on way to German targets. Note condenstation trails from the engine exhaust in the wake of the planes. These conditions are encountered in high altitudes.

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:
Vapor Trails
Short Caption:
Flying ofrtresses of the...
Caption:
Flying ofrtresses of the 8th Army air forces flying at high altitude on way to German targets. Note condenstation trails from the engine exhaust in the wake of the planes. These conditions are encountered in high altitudes.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, VAPORTRAILS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06234-25065AC
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/32442561/flying-ofrtresses-of-the-8th-army-air-forces-flying-at-high-altitude-on-way-to-german-targets-note-c : accessed Nov 3, 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