Consolidated›Douglas C-47 just completing paratroop dropping pass and entering pattern for the next drop. Smoke is from the naval shelling of the San Jose area, where amphibious landing was made. 1944.

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:

Douglas C-47 just...

Caption:

Douglas C-47 just completing paratroop dropping pass and entering pattern for the next drop. Smoke is from the naval shelling of the San Jose area, where amphibious landing was made. 1944.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

PHILIPPINES, TROOPS &PARATROOPS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A31010A-68255AC

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.