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Martin"Big-tailed birds" of the 1st Tactical Air Force Martin B-26 Marauder wing head homeward from a successful attack on an enemy fuel dump at Zell, Germany, 18 miles southeast of Strasbourg. In the left background can be seen smoke columns rising from

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:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Formation
Sub Category:
Martin
Short Caption:
"Big-tailed birds" of the...
Caption:
"Big-tailed birds" of the 1st Tactical Air Force Martin B-26 Marauder wing head homeward from a successful attack on an enemy fuel dump at Zell, Germany, 18 miles southeast of Strasbourg. In the left background can be seen smoke columns rising from
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,MARTIN
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A19713A-56371AC
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/39014337/big-tailed-birds-of-the-1st-tactical-air-force-martin-b-26-marauder-wing-head-homeward-from-a-succes : accessed Nov 9, 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