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Consolidated"Off we go . . ." Not into "the wild blue yonder," but over the side of the Liberty ship. Still a helpless creature, it can fly only as high as the crane operator wills.

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:
15
Theater:
Northern Africa
Place:
North Africa
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
"Off we go . . ." Not into...
Caption:
"Off we go . . ." Not into "the wild blue yonder," but over the side of the Liberty ship. Still a helpless creature, it can fly only as high as the crane operator wills.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NORTH AFRICA,TRANSPORTATION
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A29203A-50333AC
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/46944407/off-we-go-not-into-the-wild-blue-yonder-but-over-the-side-of-the-liberty-ship-still-a-helpless-creat : accessed Oct 9, 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