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ConsolidatedParachute bombs are dropping from low-flying U.S. planes on revetments protecting dispersed Jap craft on the runway and on tents, huts, and a truck at Vunakanau Airfield, Rabaul, New Britain. Note plane nosed in ditch at lower left, and other planes

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Britain
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Parachute bombs are...
Caption:
Parachute bombs are dropping from low-flying U.S. planes on revetments protecting dispersed Jap craft on the runway and on tents, huts, and a truck at Vunakanau Airfield, Rabaul, New Britain. Note plane nosed in ditch at lower left, and other planes
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW BRITAIN, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31704A-25899AC
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/46947338/parachute-bombs-are-dropping-from-low-flying-us-planes-on-revetments-protecting-dispersed-jap-craft- : accessed May 6, 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