Consolidated›Close formation flying is the secret of success of American daylight assaults against Europe, for in so flying, each bomber afofrds mutual protection to the others. The basic element of all bomber formations, whether large or small, is the element

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:

Europe

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

Close formation flying is...

Caption:

Close formation flying is the secret of success of American daylight assaults against Europe, for in so flying, each bomber afofrds mutual protection to the others. The basic element of all bomber formations, whether large or small, is the element

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

EUROPEAN THEATER, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,CONSOLIDATED

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A15672-53768AC

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.