Consolidated›Under the makeshift canopy set up to protect him from the blazing sun, a mechanic works on one of the North American P-51 "Mustangs" of the 5th Air Force Fighter Command at an advanced Phililppine Airbase. With bombs and machine guns, these fighters

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:

18

Theater:

Philippines

Place:

Philippines

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

Under the makeshift canopy...

Caption:

Under the makeshift canopy set up to protect him from the blazing sun, a mechanic works on one of the North American P-51 "Mustangs" of the 5th Air Force Fighter Command at an advanced Phililppine Airbase. With bombs and machine guns, these fighters

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

PHILIPPINES, MAINTENANCE,ENGINES

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A30670A-61245AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.