Consolidated›C-47 Air Transport of 6th Troop Carrier Squadron based at Ward's Drome near Port Moresby, New Guinea wings its way toward Wau, protected by fighter escort below. April 1943.

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 Guinea

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

C-47 Air Transport of 6th...

Caption:

C-47 Air Transport of 6th Troop Carrier Squadron based at Ward's Drome near Port Moresby, New Guinea wings its way toward Wau, protected by fighter escort below. April 1943.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

NEW GUINEA, AIRCRAFT, FORMATION,BELL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A32185-79154AC

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.