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ConsolidatedMartin B-26 damaged by flak. They come home when flak damage is no worse than this. U.S. planes, while tough, are not as AA-proof as some manufacturers' advertisements indicate so it pays to take all possible anti-flak measures. This B-26

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:
Europe
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Martin B-26 damaged by...
Caption:
Martin B-26 damaged by flak. They come home when flak damage is no worse than this. U.S. planes, while tough, are not as AA-proof as some manufacturers' advertisements indicate so it pays to take all possible anti-flak measures. This B-26
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
EUROPEAN THEATER, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A15579-26628AC
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/161312158/martin-b-26-damaged-by-flak-they-come-home-when-flak-damage-is-no-worse-than-this-us-planes-while-to : accessed Nov 5, 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