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ConsolidatedMen of the 11th Airborne Division on Leyte Island in the Philippines take a moment out to read their mail. Note shelter balfs as well as parachutes used as tents.

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:
Men of the 11th Airborne...
Caption:
Men of the 11th Airborne Division on Leyte Island in the Philippines take a moment out to read their mail. Note shelter balfs as well as parachutes used as tents.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES,RECREATION
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A30883-A58676AC
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/46950332/men-of-the-11th-airborne-division-on-leyte-island-in-the-philippines-take-a-moment-out-to-read-their : accessed Aug 3, 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