General›ENGLAND-The North American P-51 Mustang fighter planes carry two extra or auxiliary gas tanks, one beneath each wing. This enables this fast plane to make longer sweeps over enemy held territory. Getting ready place tank underneath the wing are

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:

Maintenance

Sub Category:

General

Short Caption:

ENGLAND-The North American...

Caption:

ENGLAND-The North American P-51 Mustang fighter planes carry two extra or auxiliary gas tanks, one beneath each wing. This enables this fast plane to make longer sweeps over enemy held territory. Getting ready place tank underneath the wing are

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, MAINTENANCE,GENERAL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A13395A-53746AC

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.