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GeneralTwo armorers prepare the sting of an Eighth Fighter Command North American P-51 Mustang fighter before the airplane takes off on another of the around-the-clock missions that have been the order of the day since the invasion. The 50 caliber bullets

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:
Armament
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Two armorers prepare the...
Caption:
Two armorers prepare the sting of an Eighth Fighter Command North American P-51 Mustang fighter before the airplane takes off on another of the around-the-clock missions that have been the order of the day since the invasion. The 50 caliber bullets
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,ARMAMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06323-51655AC
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/32442779/two-armorers-prepare-the-sting-of-an-eighth-fighter-command-north-american-p-51-mustang-fighter-befo : accessed Jul 28, 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