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BoeingTwo of a Kind--Some reflecting the sun's rays from their silver hulls, and others still wearing camouflage paint, formations of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th AAF made this unusual picture on their way to hit Luftwaffe plants and bases deep in

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:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Formation
Sub Category:
Boeing
Short Caption:
Two of a Kind--Some...
Caption:
Two of a Kind--Some reflecting the sun's rays from their silver hulls, and others still wearing camouflage paint, formations of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th AAF made this unusual picture on their way to hit Luftwaffe plants and bases deep in
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,BOEING
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A19595A-51166AC
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/39013916/two-of-a-kind-some-reflecting-the-suns-rays-from-their-silver-hulls-and-others-still-wearing-camoufl : accessed Apr 26, 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