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ConsolidatedWhen The Boeing B-29 (A/C No. 265252) Was Taking Off From Its Base In India For A Flight Over The Hump, Its Electrical System Blew Out As A Result Of A Sudden Surge Of Power From The Generators. The Pilot, 1St Lt. William R. Mcguire, Circled The Field Fo

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:
When The Boeing B-29...
Caption:
When The Boeing B-29 (A/C No. 265252) Was Taking Off From Its Base In India For A Flight Over The Hump, Its Electrical System Blew Out As A Result Of A Sudden Surge Of Power From The Generators. The Pilot, 1St Lt. William R. Mcguire, Circled The Field Fo
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BURMA & INDIA,WRECKS
History:
Original 4" x 5" from Hdq. 2nd AAF Combat Camera Det., APO 493.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A37457-66458AC
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 28, 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