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ConsolidatedNorth Africa. Thirteen Lockheed P-38 Lightning pilots of the Northwest African Air Force--most of them with 50 and more combat missions--were awarded medals for outstanding performance in the Mediterranean Theatre. They are: (left to right, front

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:
North Africa. Thirteen...
Caption:
North Africa. Thirteen Lockheed P-38 Lightning pilots of the Northwest African Air Force--most of them with 50 and more combat missions--were awarded medals for outstanding performance in the Mediterranean Theatre. They are: (left to right, front
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NORTH AFRICA, CEREMONIES & DECORATIONS,AWARDS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A28762A-59939AC
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/47307917/north-africa-thirteen-lockheed-p-38-lightning-pilots-of-the-northwest-african-air-force-most-of-them : accessed Aug 1, 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