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GeneralShackling A 500 Lb. Bomb To Load It In A Boeing B-29 Of The 40Th Bomb Group, Xx Bomber Command, Before Taking Off For Mission 9 To Anshan, Manchuria. Bomb Is Slung On Straps, Then Raised To Position By Two Hand Winches. China.

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:
11
Theater:
East Asia
Place:
China
Category:
Bombs
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
Shackling A 500 Lb. ...
Caption:
Shackling A 500 Lb. Bomb To Load It In A Boeing B-29 Of The 40Th Bomb Group, Xx Bomber Command, Before Taking Off For Mission 9 To Anshan, Manchuria. Bomb Is Slung On Straps, Then Raised To Position By Two Hand Winches. China.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
CHINA,BOMBS
History:
Original 4" x 5" from Headquarters 2nd AAF Combat Camera Detachment, APO #493.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A01089A-66360AC
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/28827022/shackling-a-500-lb-bomb-to-load-it-in-a-boeing-b-29-of-the-40th-bomb-group-xx-bomber-command-before- : 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