Consolidated›LED CLOSE COVER: Major Gerald R. Johnson, 23-year old commander of the 9th Fighter Squadron, led the close cover fighter forces which protected the Mitchell flights in the Rabaul attack. Major Johnson, who is credited with twelve victories, added two

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:

19

Theater:

SW Pacific

Place:

New Britain

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

LED CLOSE COVER: Major...

Caption:

LED CLOSE COVER: Major Gerald R. Johnson, 23-year old commander of the 9th Fighter Squadron, led the close cover fighter forces which protected the Mitchell flights in the Rabaul attack. Major Johnson, who is credited with twelve victories, added two

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NEW BRITAIN, BOMBING,RABAUL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A31667-26712AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.