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ConsolidatedBLAZING LIBERATOR. Ablazing B-24 Liberator of the U.S. Army 15th Air Force, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, fights its way home from the target against terrific odds. A few seconds after this picture was taken, the left half of the wing tore off

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:
BLAZING LIBERATOR. Ablazing...
Caption:
BLAZING LIBERATOR. Ablazing B-24 Liberator of the U.S. Army 15th Air Force, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, fights its way home from the target against terrific odds. A few seconds after this picture was taken, the left half of the wing tore off
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, STRAFING &COMBAT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A24457A-51119AC
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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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/161290053/blazing-liberator-ablazing-b-24-liberator-of-the-us-army-15th-air-force-mediterranean-allied-air-for : accessed Jul 28, 2024), database and images,

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