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North AmericanCapt. Gentile (in cockpit) warming up motor seconds before actual take-off on April 8th, 1944 Ground crew members wave him off. On his return, Gentile jumped his score from 27 to 30.

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:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
North American
Short Caption:
Capt. Gentile (in cockpit)...
Caption:
Capt. Gentile (in cockpit) warming up motor seconds before actual take-off on April 8th, 1944 Ground crew members wave him off. On his return, Gentile jumped his score from 27 to 30.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, GROUND, NORTHAMERICAN
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06016A-50769AC
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/32442351/capt-gentile-in-cockpit-warming-up-motor-seconds-before-actual-take-off-on-april-8th-1944-ground-cre : accessed 14 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