Consolidated›Approaching the target, the bomb-bay doors are opened electrically. The bombardier is over his sight. He and the pilot are guiding the big plane on the "bomb run." This is the curcial point of a bombing mission. This plane, the Boeing B-17 Flying

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:

Approaching the target, the...

Caption:

Approaching the target, the bomb-bay doors are opened electrically. The bombardier is over his sight. He and the pilot are guiding the big plane on the "bomb run." This is the curcial point of a bombing mission. This plane, the Boeing B-17 Flying

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

EUROPEAN THEATER, AIRCRAFT, SINGLE,BOEING

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A15708-50889AC

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.