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ConsolidatedThese Holes In The Fuselage And Gunners' Compartment Of The North American B-25 Of The 340Th Bomb Group Were Caused By Falling Rocks During The Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius On 23 March 1944. Italy.

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 Holes In The F...
Caption:
These Holes In The Fuselage And Gunners' Compartment Of The North American B-25 Of The 340Th Bomb Group Were Caused By Falling Rocks During The Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius On 23 March 1944. Italy.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, MT VESUVIUS,AIRCRAFT
History:
Original 4" x 5" negative received 11 April 1944 from 12th CCU, thru Hdq., 1st AAF Combat Film Detachment, New York City.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23967A-A68332AC
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