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GeneralWhenever a heavy bomber returns to this Boeing B-17 Flying ofrtress base in a crippled condition from a bombing attack over Germany, members of the ground crew are always on the spot to make the necessary repairs. As soon as this plane landed with

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:
Whenever a heavy bomber...
Caption:
Whenever a heavy bomber returns to this Boeing B-17 Flying ofrtress base in a crippled condition from a bombing attack over Germany, members of the ground crew are always on the spot to make the necessary repairs. As soon as this plane landed with
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, MAINTENANCE,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A13409A-56222AC
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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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