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ConsolidatedWHITE FIREMAN-Almost completely covered by the fire-smothering ofam which blankets them like winter's snows, U.S. Army 8th Air force fire-fighters work in England. More than 12,000 gallons of ofam were sprayed over the bomber during the 20-minute

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:
WHITE FIREMAN-Almost...
Caption:
WHITE FIREMAN-Almost completely covered by the fire-smothering ofam which blankets them like winter's snows, U.S. Army 8th Air force fire-fighters work in England. More than 12,000 gallons of ofam were sprayed over the bomber during the 20-minute
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,WRECKS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A15324A-54431AC
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/38255252/white-fireman-almost-completely-covered-by-the-fire-smothering-ofam-which-blankets-them-like-winters : accessed Dec 11, 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