British›Two of the fastest planes in the world, the British "Spitfire" and the American Lockheed P-38 Lightning, are the steeds used by these modern Mata Haris. They must be fast for their pilots' only weapons are alertness, speed and evasive tactics.

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:

British

Short Caption:

Two of the fastest planes...

Caption:

Two of the fastest planes in the world, the British "Spitfire" and the American Lockheed P-38 Lightning, are the steeds used by these modern Mata Haris. They must be fast for their pilots' only weapons are alertness, speed and evasive tactics.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT,BRITISH

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A06226-55193AC

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.