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ConsolidatedWith the Bay of Naples in the background this remarkable photograph taken by a reconnaissance group of the Northwest African Air Forces, vividly pictures Mount Vesuvius in the left foreground, smoke pouring from its crater. The city of Naples is at

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:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
With the Bay of Naples in...
Caption:
With the Bay of Naples in the background this remarkable photograph taken by a reconnaissance group of the Northwest African Air Forces, vividly pictures Mount Vesuvius in the left foreground, smoke pouring from its crater. The city of Naples is at
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY,AERIALS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22721A-25776AC
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 (https://www.fold3.com/document/48716033/with-the-bay-of-naples-in-the-background-this-remarkable-photograph-taken-by-a-reconnaissance-group- : accessed Nov 5, 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