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ConsolidatedESCAPE-AND RUIN: A Mitchell bomber, winging over the caked lava and bush slopes of Vulcan volcano, speeds out of Simpson Harbor. Hugging the tree tops, we escaped from Simpson Harbor to the southeast. Vulcan volcano, lined with anti-aircraft guns,

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:
19
Theater:
SW Pacific
Place:
New Britain
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
ESCAPE-AND RUIN: A Mitchell...
Caption:
ESCAPE-AND RUIN: A Mitchell bomber, winging over the caked lava and bush slopes of Vulcan volcano, speeds out of Simpson Harbor. Hugging the tree tops, we escaped from Simpson Harbor to the southeast. Vulcan volcano, lined with anti-aircraft guns,
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NEW BRITAIN, BOMBING,RABAUL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31662-26707AC
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/46947292/escape-and-ruin-a-mitchell-bomber-winging-over-the-caked-lava-and-bush-slopes-of-vulcan-volcano-spee : accessed 23 Sept 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