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General"Memphis Belle", 3/4 rear view. Guard on duty. The "Memphis Belle" took part in 25 missions of the Eighth Air forces over occupied France and Germany June 15, 1943.

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
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
"Memphis Belle", 3/4 rear...
Caption:
"Memphis Belle", 3/4 rear view. Guard on duty. The "Memphis Belle" took part in 25 missions of the Eighth Air forces over occupied France and Germany June 15, 1943.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,AIRCRAFT,
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06270A-A23972AC
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/32442637/memphis-belle-34-rear-view-guard-on-duty-the-memphis-belle-took-part-in-25-missions-of-the-eighth-ai : 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