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GeneralAn Anglo-American combination that struck the Hun a devastating blow on D-Day is pictured here. Tow planes of a 9th Troop Carrier Command Group that spearheaded the glider assault on France are marshalled alongside British Horsa gliders ready

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:
An Anglo-American...
Caption:
An Anglo-American combination that struck the Hun a devastating blow on D-Day is pictured here. Tow planes of a 9th Troop Carrier Command Group that spearheaded the glider assault on France are marshalled alongside British Horsa gliders ready
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,GLIDERS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A13239-53041AC
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/32040499/an-anglo-american-combination-that-struck-the-hun-a-devastating-blow-on-d-day-is-pictured-here-tow-p : accessed 8 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