Consolidated›This silver Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress of the 15th AAF rides serenely over billowing clouds as it wings it way toward its target. B-17 Fortresses have been part of the heavy bomber formations that have recently been smashing at the Hun's oil supply

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:

This silver Boeing B-17...

Caption:

This silver Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress of the 15th AAF rides serenely over billowing clouds as it wings it way toward its target. B-17 Fortresses have been part of the heavy bomber formations that have recently been smashing at the Hun's oil supply

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ITALY, AIRCRAFT, SINGLE,BOEING

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22973A-52375AC

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.