Boeing›First authentic photo of formations of Boeing B-17 Flying ofrtresses from 8th AF heavy bomber station in England massing for flight at dawn for D-Day bombing mission.

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, Formation

Sub Category:

Boeing

Short Caption:

First authentic photo of...

Caption:

First authentic photo of formations of Boeing B-17 Flying ofrtresses from 8th AF heavy bomber station in England massing for flight at dawn for D-Day bombing mission.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,BOEING

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A05741-54003AC

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.