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BoeingHow large formation is handled. Two boxes, the low (left) and middle groups of the three in a combat wing were probably photographed from the top group of a formation. This varies from standard in that low box is in front instead of rear.

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:
England
Category:
Aircraft, Formation
Sub Category:
Boeing
Short Caption:
How large formation is...
Caption:
How large formation is handled. Two boxes, the low (left) and middle groups of the three in a combat wing were probably photographed from the top group of a formation. This varies from standard in that low box is in front instead of rear.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,BOEING
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05730-25297AC
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.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/29023279/how-large-formation-is-handled-two-boxes-the-low-left-and-middle-groups-of-the-three-in-a-combat-win : accessed Apr 25, 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 Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008