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GeneralAfter Three Engines Had Been Shot Out Of Commission Over France, This Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Returned, But Had To Make An Emergency Landing And Undergo Repairs On The Spot. Here, It Is Shown At Dawlish, England, Awaiting The Building Of An Emergen

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:
Camouflage
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
After Three Engines ...
Caption:
After Three Engines Had Been Shot Out Of Commission Over France, This Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Returned, But Had To Make An Emergency Landing And Undergo Repairs On The Spot. Here, It Is Shown At Dawlish, England, Awaiting The Building Of An Emergen
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,CAMOUFLAGE
History:
Original 4" x 5" Feb 1944.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06577A-A79018AC
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/39057413/after-three-engines-had-been-shot-out-of-commission-over-france-this-boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-ret : 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