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ConsolidatedGraves of glider troops who were killed when their glider crashed into the trees at Chowringhee in Burma. Glider wreckage can be seen in the background. 1st Air Commando Force.

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:
20
Theater:
Burma-India
Place:
Burma-India
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Graves of glider troops who...
Caption:
Graves of glider troops who were killed when their glider crashed into the trees at Chowringhee in Burma. Glider wreckage can be seen in the background. 1st Air Commando Force.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BURMA & INDIA,CEMETERIES
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A34010A-67539AC
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.

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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/47643433/graves-of-glider-troops-who-were-killed-when-their-glider-crashed-into-the-trees-at-chowringhee-in-b : accessed Jul 26, 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