Boeing›Fifty-four Boeing B-17's flying ofrtresses took part in mission against Villacoublay airdrome (near Paris), August, 1943, which lasted four hours. They were escorted by Republic P-47 planes. Pictures show formations above clouds,

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:

France

Category:

Aircraft, Formation

Sub Category:

Boeing

Short Caption:

Fifty-four Boeing B-17's...

Caption:

Fifty-four Boeing B-17's flying ofrtresses took part in mission against Villacoublay airdrome (near Paris), August, 1943, which lasted four hours. They were escorted by Republic P-47 planes. Pictures show formations above clouds,

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

FRANCE, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,BOEING

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A16153-A25197AC

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.