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ConsolidatedCiampino Airfield, southeast of Rome, was attacked by 144 North American B-25 airplanes & 105 Martin B-26 airplanes of the Northwest African Strategic A.F., escorted by 169 Lockheed P-38 airplanes. The bulk of enemy fighter opposition was expected

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Ciampino Airfield...
Caption:
Ciampino Airfield, southeast of Rome, was attacked by 144 North American B-25 airplanes & 105 Martin B-26 airplanes of the Northwest African Strategic A.F., escorted by 169 Lockheed P-38 airplanes. The bulk of enemy fighter opposition was expected
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, BOMBING,ROME
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A25677-25299AC
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

Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II ( : accessed Mar 29, 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