Consolidated›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.
- 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
- 88,912 Complete: 100%
- Content Source
- The National Archives
- Record Group
- 342
- Published on Fold3
- November 27, 2007
- Last Updated
- December 31, 2008
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