Consolidated›At an air base near Bengasi, Cirenaica, Libya members of the 376th Bomb Group try on their newly issued "flak suits" designed to protect the wearer against splinters from anti-aircraft fire. The men are, left to right: S/Sgt. Angelo P. Aspesi, gunner

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:

15

Theater:

Northern Africa

Place:

Libya

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

At an air base near...

Caption:

At an air base near Bengasi, Cirenaica, Libya members of the 376th Bomb Group try on their newly issued "flak suits" designed to protect the wearer against splinters from anti-aircraft fire. The men are, left to right: S/Sgt. Angelo P. Aspesi, gunner

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

LIBYA,EQUIPMENT

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A28241A-67044AC

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.