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ConsolidatedMt. Langila, a semi-active volcano on New Britain, smoking as American Bombers flew over to blast the beach just before Maj. Gen. Repertus' marines landed.

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Britain
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Mt. Langila, a semi-active...
Caption:
Mt. Langila, a semi-active volcano on New Britain, smoking as American Bombers flew over to blast the beach just before Maj. Gen. Repertus' marines landed.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW BRITAIN,AERIALS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31479-27091AC
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/46947048/mt-langila-a-semi-active-volcano-on-new-britain-smoking-as-american-bombers-flew-over-to-blast-the-b : accessed Nov 8, 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