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Consolidated"The Ace of Spades," one of General Kenney's Fifth Air Force Liberator Bombers, soars over Wewak after a devastating attack on a major enemy air base on the North coast of New Guinea.

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 Guinea
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
"The Ace of Spades," one of...
Caption:
"The Ace of Spades," one of General Kenney's Fifth Air Force Liberator Bombers, soars over Wewak after a devastating attack on a major enemy air base on the North coast of New Guinea.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A33315-A26285AC
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