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GeneralThe operations room of a searchlight platoon where men follow the course of enemy aircraft and vector lost planes to their home bases. L. to R.: Pvt. Michael Petrisko, Barnesbora, Pa., Pfc. Thomas Mitchell, Quincy, Fla., Pfc. Fred Green, La Grange

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:
Operations
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
The operations room of a...
Caption:
The operations room of a searchlight platoon where men follow the course of enemy aircraft and vector lost planes to their home bases. L. to R.: Pvt. Michael Petrisko, Barnesbora, Pa., Pfc. Thomas Mitchell, Quincy, Fla., Pfc. Fred Green, La Grange
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE,OPERATIONS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A17648-56457AC
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/41557965/the-operations-room-of-a-searchlight-platoon-where-men-follow-the-course-of-enemy-aircraft-and-vecto : accessed Jul 30, 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