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ConsolidatedShown along the Markham River, these American paratroops are closing the Japs back door to Lae. Some have landed but others are still in the air. Note the planes, also the smokescreen which conceals the action from the Japs across the river.

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Guinea
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Shown along the Markham...
Caption:
Shown along the Markham River, these American paratroops are closing the Japs back door to Lae. Some have landed but others are still in the air. Note the planes, also the smokescreen which conceals the action from the Japs across the river.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW GUINEA, TROOPS &PARATROOPS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A33004-C25185AC
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 ( : accessed Mar 29, 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