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DouglasFlying in formation are these Douglas C-47's used by the troop carrier air division of the 12th Air force to carry hard and rugged paratroopers and to tow gliders laden with airborne troops to Southern France.

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:
Douglas
Short Caption:
Flying in formation are...
Caption:
Flying in formation are these Douglas C-47's used by the troop carrier air division of the 12th Air force to carry hard and rugged paratroopers and to tow gliders laden with airborne troops to Southern France.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,DOUGLAS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A16234-53574AC
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/38859745/flying-in-formation-are-these-douglas-c-47s-used-by-the-troop-carrier-air-division-of-the-12th-air-f : 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