Pilot›Three of eight reconnaissance pilots, sent aloft in pairs to observe and not to fight, scored 17 kills in 24 hours recently on the western front when, outnumbered by the Luftwaffe, they were forced to fight their way home on two occasions. All

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:

France

Category:

Crews

Sub Category:

Pilot

Short Caption:

Three of eight...

Caption:

Three of eight reconnaissance pilots, sent aloft in pairs to observe and not to fight, scored 17 kills in 24 hours recently on the western front when, outnumbered by the Luftwaffe, they were forced to fight their way home on two occasions. All

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

FRANCE, CREWS,PILOT

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A17126A-56555AC

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.