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GeneralGeneral View Of The Hanowa Prisoner Of War Camp #6 In Honshu, Japan. Note The 'Pow' Markings And The Parachutes, Which Were Of Various Colors, Placed On The Roof Of A Building To Signify Their Location To Boeing B-29 Crews Who Dropped Supplies To The Int

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:
Japan
Category:
Prisons & Prisoners
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
General View Of The ...
Caption:
General View Of The Hanowa Prisoner Of War Camp #6 In Honshu, Japan. Note The 'Pow' Markings And The Parachutes, Which Were Of Various Colors, Placed On The Roof Of A Building To Signify Their Location To Boeing B-29 Crews Who Dropped Supplies To The Int
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
JAPAN, PRISONS &PRISONERS
History:
Original 4" x 5" from Headquarters 5th Combat Camera Unit, APO #503.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A03305A-71865AC
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/29016623/general-view-of-the-hanowa-prisoner-of-war-camp-6-in-honshu-japan-note-the-pow-markings-and-the-para : accessed 19 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