Consolidated›In Tight Formation Over Saipan, A Republic P-47, Lockheed P-38, And A North American P-51 Show What The Japs Can Expect To See In The Near Future Over Tokyo. P-47S Helped Take Marianas Bases From Which The P-38S Flew Strafing And Escort Missions To Help

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:

22

Theater:

Pacific

Place:

Marianas

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

In Tight Formation O...

Caption:

In Tight Formation Over Saipan, A Republic P-47, Lockheed P-38, And A North American P-51 Show What The Japs Can Expect To See In The Near Future Over Tokyo. P-47S Helped Take Marianas Bases From Which The P-38S Flew Strafing And Escort Missions To Help

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

MARIANAS ISLANDS, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,REPUBLIC

History:

Prints received 23 March 1945 from Hdqs., AAF Pacific Ocean Areas thru BPR. Stamped: "No obj. to pub., 21 March 1945, BPR, WD (2)'. Copied 23 March 1945.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A38455A-56685AC

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.