Consolidated›C-47 transport plane "Swamp Rat" and its crew from 6th Troop Carrier Sq. 5th Air Force, Wards Drome, Port Moresby, New Guinea. Left to right, 2nd Lt. Irwin W. Dial, Mendota, Ill., pilot 2nd Lt. Robert S. Knight, Omaha, Neb., co-pilot; S/Sgt.

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:

C-47 transport plane "Swamp...

Caption:

C-47 transport plane "Swamp Rat" and its crew from 6th Troop Carrier Sq. 5th Air Force, Wards Drome, Port Moresby, New Guinea. Left to right, 2nd Lt. Irwin W. Dial, Mendota, Ill., pilot 2nd Lt. Robert S. Knight, Omaha, Neb., co-pilot; S/Sgt.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NEW GUINEA,CREWS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A32504A-79167AC

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.