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GeneralBefore mechanics of a 9th AAF Service Command unit in France took over, the foamite-covered Thunderbolt shown here was just another wrecked and partly burned plane that seemed consigned for spare parts duty in the local air force salvage yards.

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:
France
Category:
Wrecks
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Before mechanics of a 9th...
Caption:
Before mechanics of a 9th AAF Service Command unit in France took over, the foamite-covered Thunderbolt shown here was just another wrecked and partly burned plane that seemed consigned for spare parts duty in the local air force salvage yards.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE,WRECKS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A18172-56572AC
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/41558504/before-mechanics-of-a-9th-aaf-service-command-unit-in-france-took-over-the-foamite-covered-thunderbo : accessed Oct 7, 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