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Battle DamageTwo Flying ofrtresses collided in mid-air over England recently but due to excellent piloting, both were able to land safely at their home base. This photo shows damaged rudder and verticle fin being inspected by part of the ofrtunate crew. Tail

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:
Aircraft
Sub Category:
Battle Damage
Short Caption:
Two Flying ofrtresses...
Caption:
Two Flying ofrtresses collided in mid-air over England recently but due to excellent piloting, both were able to land safely at their home base. This photo shows damaged rudder and verticle fin being inspected by part of the ofrtunate crew. Tail
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05620A-55434AC
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/29023207/two-flying-ofrtresses-collided-in-mid-air-over-england-recently-but-due-to-excellent-piloting-both-w : accessed Nov 15, 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