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ConsolidatedVultee L-5 carrying litter patient to hospital from a forward strip. This is much smoother riding than a long trip over the road in an ambulance, but the important factor is speed, which means immediate and adequate medical attention.

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:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Vultee L-5 carrying litter...
Caption:
Vultee L-5 carrying litter patient to hospital from a forward strip. This is much smoother riding than a long trip over the road in an ambulance, but the important factor is speed, which means immediate and adequate medical attention.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, MEDICAL, EVACUATION,AIR
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30719-B59656AC
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/46950062/vultee-l-5-carrying-litter-patient-to-hospital-from-a-forward-strip-this-is-much-smoother-riding-tha : accessed Sep 17, 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