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ConsolidatedNapalm fire bombs were dropped by 5th AF fighters striking against Japs' Shimbu line defenses near Ipo Dam, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 16-18 May 1945. Shown in the photo are six P-38's, which attacked in succeeding waves at 50-100 feet.

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:
Napalm fire bombs were...
Caption:
Napalm fire bombs were dropped by 5th AF fighters striking against Japs' Shimbu line defenses near Ipo Dam, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 16-18 May 1945. Shown in the photo are six P-38's, which attacked in succeeding waves at 50-100 feet.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31152-59000AC
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/46950755/napalm-fire-bombs-were-dropped-by-5th-af-fighters-striking-against-japs-shimbu-line-defenses-near-ip : 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