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ConsolidatedThe photo reconaissance pilot must act as his own navigator as well, on missions that require absolute accuracy in flight. To make assurance doubly sure, two pilots separately plot the course for a mission-which only one of them will fly, and check

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:
The photo reconaissance...
Caption:
The photo reconaissance pilot must act as his own navigator as well, on missions that require absolute accuracy in flight. To make assurance doubly sure, two pilots separately plot the course for a mission-which only one of them will fly, and check
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, PHOTOGRAPHY, OPERATIONS &MAPPING
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A14270A-52749AC
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/38250201/the-photo-reconaissance-pilot-must-act-as-his-own-navigator-as-well-on-missions-that-require-absolut : accessed Nov 1, 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