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GeneralTHUNDERING DOWN--Tons of bombs from AAF heavy bombers, attacking enemy airfields in central France 5 Feb 44, plummetting earthwards onto training bases for single engines fighter pilots near Tours. The heavy bombers were escorted throughout the

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:
Bombing
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
THUNDERING DOWN--Tons of...
Caption:
THUNDERING DOWN--Tons of bombs from AAF heavy bombers, attacking enemy airfields in central France 5 Feb 44, plummetting earthwards onto training bases for single engines fighter pilots near Tours. The heavy bombers were escorted throughout the
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A18210A-50941AC
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