Consolidated›All Curtiss C-46 "Commandos" and Douglas C-47 "Skytrains" used for dropping paratroopers on Camaalaniugan Airstrip, were taped in manner shown in photograph. After all planes were taped, shellac was then brushed over to keep tape from peeling off.

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:

18

Theater:

Philippines

Place:

Philippines

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

All Curtiss C-46...

Caption:

All Curtiss C-46 "Commandos" and Douglas C-47 "Skytrains" used for dropping paratroopers on Camaalaniugan Airstrip, were taped in manner shown in photograph. After all planes were taped, shellac was then brushed over to keep tape from peeling off.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

PHILIPPINES, MAINTENANCE,MISCELLANEOUS

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A30691A-B61245AC

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.