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ConsolidatedBLAZING LIBERATOR. Ablazing B-24 Liberator of the U.S. Army 15th Air Force, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, fights its way home from the target against terrific odds. A few seconds after this picture was taken, the left half of the wing tore off

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:
BLAZING LIBERATOR. Ablazing...
Caption:
BLAZING LIBERATOR. Ablazing B-24 Liberator of the U.S. Army 15th Air Force, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, fights its way home from the target against terrific odds. A few seconds after this picture was taken, the left half of the wing tore off
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, STRAFING &COMBAT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A24457A-51119AC
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

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/document/161290053/blazing-liberator-ablazing-b-24-liberator-of-the-us-army-15th-air-force-mediterranean-allied-air-for : accessed 3 Nov 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 Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008