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ConsolidatedAn air view of the peaceful Netherlands from 10,000 feet up, reveals none of the scars of the bitter struggle that raged little more than a year ago. This particular shot was taken while flying over the famous body of water known as the Zuider Zee.

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:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Netherlands
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
An air view of the peaceful...
Caption:
An air view of the peaceful Netherlands from 10,000 feet up, reveals none of the scars of the bitter struggle that raged little more than a year ago. This particular shot was taken while flying over the famous body of water known as the Zuider Zee.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NETHERLANDS,AERIALS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A26154-60568AC
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/49112514/an-air-view-of-the-peaceful-netherlands-from-10000-feet-up-reveals-none-of-the-scars-of-the-bitter-s : accessed Nov 3, 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