Consolidated›In carrying out its bombing mission at Salerno, this B-25 (North American) was hit by enemy fire and had to make a landing on one wheel. The field was still under construction, but the pilot managed to balance the plane on one wheel, turn into

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:

In carrying out its bombing...

Caption:

In carrying out its bombing mission at Salerno, this B-25 (North American) was hit by enemy fire and had to make a landing on one wheel. The field was still under construction, but the pilot managed to balance the plane on one wheel, turn into

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ITALY, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22757A-27960AC

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.