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Consolidated1st Lt. Allan Guest, Eskimo Thunderbolt pilot from Seward, Alaska, brought his flaming Thunderbolt back when it caught on fire over the field. The Eskimo fighter-bomber pilot was imprisoned for 15 minutes in the cockpit of his plane after it ground

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:
1st Lt. Allan Guest, Eskimo...
Caption:
1st Lt. Allan Guest, Eskimo Thunderbolt pilot from Seward, Alaska, brought his flaming Thunderbolt back when it caught on fire over the field. The Eskimo fighter-bomber pilot was imprisoned for 15 minutes in the cockpit of his plane after it ground
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,WRECKS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A15317-52445AC
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/38255069/1st-lt-allan-guest-eskimo-thunderbolt-pilot-from-seward-alaska-brought-his-flaming-thunderbolt-back- : accessed Nov 29, 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