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ConsolidatedMen of the 11th Airborne Division assemble at a pre-destined point shortly after their parachute landing at Appari Airstrip in Northern Luzon, Philippine Islands. The aerial armada consisted of troop carrier planes and gliders carrying field pieces

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:
Men of the 11th Airborne...
Caption:
Men of the 11th Airborne Division assemble at a pre-destined point shortly after their parachute landing at Appari Airstrip in Northern Luzon, Philippine Islands. The aerial armada consisted of troop carrier planes and gliders carrying field pieces
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, TROOPS &PARATROOPS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31014A-69689AC
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/46950474/men-of-the-11th-airborne-division-assemble-at-a-pre-destined-point-shortly-after-their-parachute-lan : 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