General›In the few minutes before take off time, scores of Douglas C-47 transports and the gliders they will tow, loaded with airborne infantryman, are shown stacked on a 9th Troop Carrier Command field.

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:

England

Category:

Gliders

Sub Category:

General

Short Caption:

In the few minutes before...

Caption:

In the few minutes before take off time, scores of Douglas C-47 transports and the gliders they will tow, loaded with airborne infantryman, are shown stacked on a 9th Troop Carrier Command field.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND,GLIDERS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A13236-52345AC

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.