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DouglasInto the clouds go these Douglas C-47's of the Troop Carrier Air Division of the 12th Air force laden with tough and well trained paratroopers reday to hit the enemy behind the lines in Southern France.

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:
France
Category:
Aircraft, Formation
Sub Category:
Douglas
Short Caption:
Into the clouds go these...
Caption:
Into the clouds go these Douglas C-47's of the Troop Carrier Air Division of the 12th Air force laden with tough and well trained paratroopers reday to hit the enemy behind the lines in Southern France.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,DOUGLAS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A16235A-A53574AC
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.

Source Information

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/38859748/into-the-clouds-go-these-douglas-c-47s-of-the-troop-carrier-air-division-of-the-12th-air-force-laden : accessed Apr 18, 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