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GroundTHE MAN AND HIS SHIP. Captured in this striking silhouette is the story of the ground crewmen who, without all the fanfare, toil endlessly on the ships which are re-writing modern history from the skies. On him rest the responsibilities of "keepin

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:
England
Category:
Crews
Sub Category:
Ground
Short Caption:
THE MAN AND HIS SHIP...
Caption:
THE MAN AND HIS SHIP. Captured in this striking silhouette is the story of the ground crewmen who, without all the fanfare, toil endlessly on the ships which are re-writing modern history from the skies. On him rest the responsibilities of "keepin
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, CREWS,GROUND
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A12450A-50936AC
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/48253195/the-man-and-his-ship-captured-in-this-striking-silhouette-is-the-story-of-the-ground-crewmen-who-wit : accessed 26 Oct 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