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ConsolidatedOn An Airstrip On Leyte Island, Philippine Islands, General Douglas Macarthur Congratulates Major Richard Ira Bong, Whose 38 Victories Make Him America'S Top Fighter Pilot, After Awarding Him The Congressional Medal Of Honor.

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:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
On An Airstrip On Le...
Caption:
On An Airstrip On Leyte Island, Philippine Islands, General Douglas Macarthur Congratulates Major Richard Ira Bong, Whose 38 Victories Make Him America'S Top Fighter Pilot, After Awarding Him The Congressional Medal Of Honor.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, CEREMONIES &DECORATIONS
History:
Original 4" x 5" negative received 9 July 1946 from Air Evaluation Board, SWPA, Orlando Arm,y Air Base, Orlando, FL.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30444-61230AC
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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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