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ConsolidatedSgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin Texas Illustrates The Sign Language Enabling American G.I.'S In Italy To Carry On Long And Involved Conversation With The Local Talent. 'Open Your Eyes' - Thumb And Forefinger Pry Open The Right Eye In A Gesture Of Mild Sarcasm.

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Sgt. Eddie Cope Of A...
Caption:
Sgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin Texas Illustrates The Sign Language Enabling American G.I.'S In Italy To Carry On Long And Involved Conversation With The Local Talent. 'Open Your Eyes' - Thumb And Forefinger Pry Open The Right Eye In A Gesture Of Mild Sarcasm.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, MISCELLANEOUS
History:
Print received 19 April 1945 from BPR (Air Forces Group).. Stamped: "Passed for Publication, Field Press Censor."
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23883A-3A23883
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/37143947/sgt-eddie-cope-of-austin-texas-illustrates-the-sign-language-enabling-american-gis-in-italy-to-carry : accessed 3 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