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Vapor TrailsMAJESTY AND STRENGTH: Like a battleship of the sky, an 8th AAF Liberator is on its way home after attacking a Nazi airbase on 21 February 44. Fighter contrails can be seen as the "Pea shooters" dart in and out seeking enemy aircraft that may be

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:
Vapor Trails
Short Caption:
MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: Like...
Caption:
MAJESTY AND STRENGTH: Like a battleship of the sky, an 8th AAF Liberator is on its way home after attacking a Nazi airbase on 21 February 44. Fighter contrails can be seen as the "Pea shooters" dart in and out seeking enemy aircraft that may be
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, VAPORTRAILS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06243A-51360AC
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/32442589/majesty-and-strength-like-a-battleship-of-the-sky-an-8th-aaf-liberator-is-on-its-way-home-after-atta : accessed Jun 26, 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