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ConsolidatedMore than the usual photograph, this picture strikingly conveys the dash, speed and daring that go into an air raid on an enemy base. These low-flying 5th Air Force bombers are B-25's leaving burning Jap planes and installations behind them on Dagua

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 Guinea
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
More than the usual...
Caption:
More than the usual photograph, this picture strikingly conveys the dash, speed and daring that go into an air raid on an enemy base. These low-flying 5th Air Force bombers are B-25's leaving burning Jap planes and installations behind them on Dagua
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A33321-27488AC
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/47648808/more-than-the-usual-photograph-this-picture-strikingly-conveys-the-dash-speed-and-daring-that-go-int : accessed Nov 14, 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