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ConsolidatedThese Men Of The 79Th Fighter Group In Capodichino, Italy, Put Their Tent Up While A Strong Wind Is Blowing. Mt. Vesuvius Can Be Seen In The Background.

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
These Men Of The 79T...
Caption:
These Men Of The 79Th Fighter Group In Capodichino, Italy, Put Their Tent Up While A Strong Wind Is Blowing. Mt. Vesuvius Can Be Seen In The Background.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, FIELDS & INSTALLATIONS,INSTALLATIONS
History:
Original 4" x 5" negative received 11 April 1944 from 12th CCU, APO #650 thru Hdq., 1st AAF Combat Film Detachment, New York City.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23716-68299AC
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/37140073/these-men-of-the-79th-fighter-group-in-capodichino-italy-put-their-tent-up-while-a-strong-wind-is-bl : 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