Fighter›ENGLAND-This peaceful scene often spells death for a Nazi flyer. This is the grip used by Capt. Duane W. Beeson, USAF fighter ace whose hands are seen here, when firing at Nazi aircraft. He uses both hands for holding the stick and firing the button

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:

England

Category:

Crews

Sub Category:

Fighter

Short Caption:

ENGLAND-This peaceful scene...

Caption:

ENGLAND-This peaceful scene often spells death for a Nazi flyer. This is the grip used by Capt. Duane W. Beeson, USAF fighter ace whose hands are seen here, when firing at Nazi aircraft. He uses both hands for holding the stick and firing the button

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, CREWS,FIGHTER

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A12148A-50476AC

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.