General›On "D-Day" Douglas C-47 Troop carrying planes of the 9th AF, towing gliders loaded with airborne infantry are on the way to the French coast to participate in the initial assault behind enemy lines, while down below naval units make their way toward

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:

France

Category:

Gliders

Sub Category:

General

Short Caption:

On "D-Day" Douglas C-47...

Caption:

On "D-Day" Douglas C-47 Troop carrying planes of the 9th AF, towing gliders loaded with airborne infantry are on the way to the French coast to participate in the initial assault behind enemy lines, while down below naval units make their way toward

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

FRANCE,GLIDERS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A17429-51600AC

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.