Consolidated›A fighter pilot of the S.A.A.F. huddles in the shelter of his aircraft as a sand storm sweeps over a landing ground in Libya. He has turned his collar up over his ears to protect his face from the sand.

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:

Libya

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

A fighter pilot of the...

Caption:

A fighter pilot of the S.A.A.F. huddles in the shelter of his aircraft as a sand storm sweeps over a landing ground in Libya. He has turned his collar up over his ears to protect his face from the sand.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

LIBYA, AIRCRAFT,BRITISH

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A28125-62822AC

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.