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[Airmen and women with Grumman G-21 Goose, Puerto Rico]

[Airmen and women with Grumman G-21 Goose, Puerto Rico]

Title: [Airmen and women with Grumman G-21 Goose, Puerto Rico] . .Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie ..Date: 1939..Place: Isla Grande, Puerto Rico..Physical Description: 1 transparency: film, color; 13 x 10 c... More

[Men in front of Lockheed 12A Electra Junior Airplanes]

[Men in front of Lockheed 12A Electra Junior Airplanes]

Title: [Men in front of Lockheed 12A Electra Junior Airplanes] ..Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie ..Date: March 1940..Place: Houston, Texas ..Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection..Description:... More

[Alice Faye and Photographer with Lockheed 12A Electra Junior]

[Alice Faye and Photographer with Lockheed 12A Electra Junior]

Title: [Alice Faye and Photographer with Lockheed 12A Electra Junior] ..Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie ..Date: March 1940..Place: Houston, Texas ..Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection..Descript... More

[Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, Mt. Rainier]

[Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, Mt. Rainier]

Title: [Boeing Flying Fortress, Mt. Rainier]...Creator: Richie, Robert Yarnall, 1908-1984..Date: April 1943..Place: Mount Rainier, Washington..Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie photograph collection..Physical Desc... More

Boeing Flying Fortress, Southern Methodist University collection

Boeing Flying Fortress, Southern Methodist University collection

Title: Boeing Flying Fortress..Creator: Richie, Robert Yarnall, 1908-1984..Date: April 1943..Place: Mount Rainier, Washington..Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie photograph collection..Description: Boeing B-17F Fly... More

aahs_p002017 - A black and white photo of a plane flying in the sky

aahs_p002017 - A black and white photo of a plane flying in the sky

Bell XFM-1 Right Front Above, in flight Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

aahs_p002055 - A silver airplane sitting on top of an airport tarmac

aahs_p002055 - A silver airplane sitting on top of an airport tarmac

Bell XFM-1 On Ramp Left Front Public domain photograph of propeller aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

aahs_p002033 - A black and white photo of a plane flying in the sky

aahs_p002033 - A black and white photo of a plane flying in the sky

Bell XFM-1 Right Front Above view, in flight Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

aahs_p002036 - A black and white photo of two men sitting on the wing of a plane

aahs_p002036 - A black and white photo of two men sitting on the wing ...

Bell XFM-1 Artist's conception in flight Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

aahs_p002020 - A black and white photo of an old airplane

aahs_p002020 - A black and white photo of an old airplane

Bell XFM-1 Left Side, Low Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Astronaut Deke Slayton during World War II

Astronaut Deke Slayton during World War II

(1945) This World War II photograph shows future Astronaut Donald Deke K. Slayton (on right) and 1st Lt. Ed Steinman (on left) beside a Douglas A-26 bomber in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the summer... More

North American B-25 bomber is prepared for painting on the outside assembly line, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

North American B-25 bomber is prepared for painting on the outside ass...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Another North American B-25 bomber rolls off the final assembly line to join other ships on the outdoor assembly line, North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif.

Another North American B-25 bomber rolls off the final assembly line t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

North American Aviation's B-25 medium bomber, Inglewood, Calif.

North American Aviation's B-25 medium bomber, Inglewood, Calif.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Assembling B-25 bombers at North American Aviation, Kansas City, Kan[sas]

Assembling B-25 bombers at North American Aviation, Kansas City, Kan[s...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Cessna UC–78 Bobcat at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory acquired the five-seat Cessna UC–78 in March 1943 to maintain the proficiency of its pilots. The UC–78 was referred to as the “Bamboo Bomber” because of its wooden wings ... More

Aircraft in the Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Aircraft in the Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Resear...

A Consolidated B–24D Liberator (left), Boeing B–29 Superfortress (background), and Lockheed RA–29 Hudson (foreground) parked inside the Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautic... More

A giant of the skyways poises for flight, Langley Field, Virginia The four powerful engines of a YB-17 bomber are warmed up before a takeoff

A giant of the skyways poises for flight, Langley Field, Virginia The ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

B-25 bombers lined up at North American Aviation, Incorporated, almost ready for their first test flight, Kansas City, Kansas

B-25 bombers lined up at North American Aviation, Incorporated, almost...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A C-87 transport plane, just off the assembly line, at the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation field, Fort Worth, Texas

A C-87 transport plane, just off the assembly line, at the Consolidate...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

B-25 bomber planes at the North American Aviation, Incorporated being hauled along an outdoor assembly line with an "International" tractor, Kansas City, Kansas

B-25 bomber planes at the North American Aviation, Incorporated being ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An experimental scale model of the B-25 plane is prepared for wind tunnel tests in the plant of the North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif. The model maker holds an exact miniature reproduction of the type of bomb the plane will carry. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 bomber used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

An experimental scale model of the B-25 plane is prepared for wind tun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rubber keeps them flying. This bomber needs thousands of pounds of rubber for the landing wheels and bullet-proof fuel tanks. The flyers and ground crews can do none of the important work entrusted to them unless we keep their planes supplied with the prodigious amounts of rubber they require

Rubber keeps them flying. This bomber needs thousands of pounds of rub...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bombs lie on an Allied airfield ready to be loaded into Royal Air Force Liberators. The British bombers of the Mediterranian Allied Air Forces worked with American Liberators to strangle German supply lines feeding Nazi troops on the Anzio, Cassino and Eighth Army fronts. French airmen also participated in the operation

Bombs lie on an Allied airfield ready to be loaded into Royal Air Forc...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

French airmen hit a pinpoint target. Flying with the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces under the tri-color of France, the Frenchment split a vital rail bridge, 600 feet long and 15 feet wide, at the Piteccio viaduct in central Italy. On the wing of the American-made B-26 bomber may be seen the roundel of the French Air Force

French airmen hit a pinpoint target. Flying with the Mediterranean All...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, train viaduct, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Flying Fortress. Symbol of American might. Test flight. Considerably changed from earlier models, latest type Boeing Flying Fortress contains many improvements of internal detail, making bomber tougher, more effective

Flying Fortress. Symbol of American might. Test flight. Considerably c...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Salvo of 600-pound bombs falling from formation of B-10 bombers in recent bombing practice by the 19th Bombardment Group, General Headquarters, Air Force, U.S. Army Air Corps

Salvo of 600-pound bombs falling from formation of B-10 bombers in rec...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

NACA Photographer 3/4 front view Curtiss C-46 airplane in which the thermal ice-prevention equipment was installed ARC-1943-AAL-3895

NACA Photographer 3/4 front view Curtiss C-46 airplane in which the th...

NACA Photographer 3/4 front view Curtiss C-46 airplane in which the thermal ice-prevention equipment was installed

Artwork: "Cornell B-26 Variable Stability Controller Evaluation". Artist: Edward Kirk

Artwork: "Cornell B-26 Variable Stability Controller Evaluation". Arti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber, called the Boston by the British, is used by both the American Air Force and the Royal Air Force. It was designed as an attack bomber for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations. Because of the speed and performance abilities of this plane, the British have converted a number for use as night fighters. Some have also been used for reconnissance work. Armament details vary according to use, light and heavy guns being mounted in varying combinations

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft flies overhead during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Madingley American Cemetery near the city of Cambridge, England (ENG), in honor of the World War II fallen

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft flies overhead duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

Artwork: "Fortress Alone". Artist: Jay Ashurst

Artwork: "Fortress Alone". Artist: Jay Ashurst

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51. Rear view of P-61 in towing position preparing for take off at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California ARC-1944-AA-6374

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off test...

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51. Rear view of P-61 in towing position preparing for take off at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51 Front view of P-51 & P-61 in towing position preparing for take off at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California ARC-1944-AAL-6371

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off test...

Towing installations on P-51 and P-61 airplanes for propeller off tests on the P-51 Front view of P-51 & P-61 in towing position preparing for take off at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California

Northrop P-61A-5 Black Widow (AAF42-5572) Note: Used in publication in Flight Research at Ames; 57 Years of Development and Validation of Aeronautical Technology NASA SP-1998-3300 fig 44 ARC-1969-A-6270

Northrop P-61A-5 Black Widow (AAF42-5572) Note: Used in publication ...

Northrop P-61A-5 Black Widow (AAF42-5572) Note: Used in publication in Flight Research at Ames; 57 Years of Development and Validation of Aeronautical Technology NASA SP-1998-3300 fig 44

B-24 Liberator bomber and C-87 Liberator Express. Mighty four-engine B-24 Liberator bombers are playing an important role in Allied bombing missions. Capable of carrying more than six tons of bombs, the B-24 range of 3,000 miles enables it to penetrate deep into enemy territory

B-24 Liberator bomber and C-87 Liberator Express. Mighty four-engine B...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft flies overhead during the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Madingley American Cemetery near the city of Cambridge, England (ENG), in honor of the World War II fallen

The "Sally B" B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft flies overhead duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

Martin B–26 Marauder at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Martin B–26 Marauder at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory’s first aircraft, a Martin B–26B Marauder, parked in front of the Flight Research Building in September 1943. The military loaned the B–26B to the National Advisory Commi... More

A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Yellow Rose, on display during the annual Open House held at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) Florida (FL)

A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft Yellow Rose, on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Joe Piccorossi, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) and AIRMAN Basic (AB) Chase Carulli, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), clean the propeller on a mock up World War Two (WII) P-51D Mustang aircraft as part of a team assigned to clean up the Barksdales Material Heritage on Display at the 8th Air Force Museum, located at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

Närbild av nos av sovjetiskt flygplan Iljushin DB-3 på ett fält under finska vinterkriget, 1940. Människor i rörelse runtomkring. Bild från F 19, Svenska frivilligkåren i Finland.

Närbild av nos av sovjetiskt flygplan Iljushin DB-3 på ett fält under ...

Närbild av nos av sovjetiskt flygplan Iljushin DB-3 på ett fält under finska vinterkriget, 1940. Människor i rörelse runtomkring. Bild från F 19, Svenska frivilligkåren i Finland.

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) motion picture, "Bomber" discuuses some of the finer points of the construction of the Glenn L. Martin bomber with chief production test pilot, Roland Lee Sansbury

Carl Sandburg, author of the commentary to the Office of Emergency Man...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

P-61A Airplane at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California ARC-1944-AAL-6144

P-61A Airplane at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California...

P-61A Airplane at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California

P-61A Airplane at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California ARC-1944-AAL-6143

P-61A Airplane at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California...

P-61A Airplane at NACA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California

Boeing B–29 Superfortress at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Boeing B–29 Superfortress at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A Boeing B–29 Superfortress at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio. The B–29 was the Army Air Forces’ deadliest weapon during the latter... More

Aircraft. Army. The Douglas C-54 is the military version of the commercial transport DC-4 used by the airline companies. It is a four-engine low-wing monoplane designed for a long-range personnel transport. The commercial model was designed for forty day passengers and twenty-eight sleeper passengers. Its passenger carrying capacity after modifications for military service is not revealed

Aircraft. Army. The Douglas C-54 is the military version of the commer...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94 engine from a World War II PB4Y-2 Privateer patrol bomber lays on the Pensacola, Florida, tarmac after being ripped off its engine mount at The National Museum of Naval Aviation by Hurricane Ivan

A Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94 engine from a World War II PB4Y-2 Privatee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Saul Mcsween, Usn Release Status: Released to P... More

Aircraft. Naval. The Consolidated "Mariner" (PBM-3) serves the Navy as a patrol bomber or transport. It is an all-metal flying boat with high gull wings. It has a speed of over 200 miles per hour, a range of over 3,000 miles, a ceiling of over 15,000 feet and a load capacity of 20,000 pounds. The crew of nine men is armed with 50-caliber machine guns and bombs

Aircraft. Naval. The Consolidated "Mariner" (PBM-3) serves the Navy as...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Larry Kelley prepares "Panchito," a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber for the start of day two of Airpower over Hampton Roads, at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginias (VA), annual air show

Larry Kelley prepares "Panchito," a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT B... More

Royal Australian Air Force in Malaya ... flying American "Lockheed Hudsons" ... over Malaya.

Royal Australian Air Force in Malaya ... flying American "Lockheed Hud...

British Official photo. No. BO-496. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Volunteer civilian defense / Welch.

Volunteer civilian defense / Welch.

Poster encouraging voluntary participation in civilian defense, showing airplane flying over outline of Alabama. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christ... More

Photograph of a B-26 Martin Marauder Giving Cover to the Landing Craft on the Beaches of France

Photograph of a B-26 Martin Marauder Giving Cover to the Landing Craft...

Original caption: One of the many B-26 Martin Marauders of the 9th AF is shown over the coast of France during the early morning giving a cover to the landing craft shown on the beaches below. These hard-hitti... More

Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. A new consolidated transport, just off the assembly line of a Western plant, taxies away from the flight hangar toward the flight runway for a takeoff. This new transport, an adaptation of the B-24 bomber, is known as the C-87 and carries one of the greatest human or cargo loads of any plane now in mass production. It is built in a plant equipped with one of the best and most modern air conditioning and fluorescent lighting system in the country

Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. A new consolidated trans...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas C-54 is the military version of the commerical transport DC-4 used by the airline companies. It is a four-engined, low-wing monoplane designed for long-range personal transport. The commercial version was designed for forty day passengers and twenty-eight sleeper passengers. Its passenger-carrying capacity after modifications for military service is not revealed

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas C-54 is the military versi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Melbourne, Australia. Beaufort torpedo bomber final assembly plant. A plane in final assembly

Melbourne, Australia. Beaufort torpedo bomber final assembly plant. A ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Liberator) bombers, just off the assembly lines at Ford's big Willow Run plant, are lined up for test flights before they are accepted by the Army. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Libera...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. A new consolidated transport, just off the assembly line of a Western plant, taxies away from the flight hangar toward the flight runway for a takeoff. This new warship of the air is capable of high altitudes and over great ranges for high accuracy bombing invasions. It is built in a plant equipped with one of the best and most modern air conditioning and fluorescent lighting systems in the country

Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. A new consolidated trans...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. A new B-24E (Liberator) bomber, just off the assembly line at Ford's big Willow Run plant, gets a last-minute inspection before taking off on its test flights. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. A new B-24E (Libe...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. On North American's "Sunshine" assembly line at Inglewood, California, a B-25 bomber is prepared for painting. Paper is taped to those areas to be painted. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. On North American's "Sunshi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. Another B-24E (Liberator) bomber nears completion on one of the assembly lines at Ford's big Willow Run plant. A paint job comes next. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. Another B-24E (Li...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Kansas City, Kansas. B-25 bombers on the flight ramp ready for a test flight at the North American Aviation, Inc.

Kansas City, Kansas. B-25 bombers on the flight ramp ready for a test ...

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Production. A-20 attack bombers. Tail view of a new A-20 attack bomber on Long Beach, California flight ramp of Douglas Aircraft Company. Mechanics complete final checks before test flight and delivery to the Army. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and Royal Air Force (RAF) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations--also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Tail view of a new A-20 attack bomber...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The tail assembly for a North American B-25 bomber is lowered into place from an overhead crane on the final assembly floor

The tail assembly for a North American B-25 bomber is lowered into pla...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. Two members of a ground crew at Langley Field, Virginia services one of the four powerful engines of a YB-17 bomber. The huge engine nacelle and landing wheel give some idea of the masiveness of this warship of the skies

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. Two members of a ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. C-47 transport planes. Expert mechanics complete final delivery arrangements on a group of C-47 transport planes at the Long Beach, California, plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. The versatile C-47 performs many important tasks for the Army. It ferries men and cargo across oceans and mountains, tows gliders and brings paratroopers and their equipment to scenes of action

Production. C-47 transport planes. Expert mechanics complete final del...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber, called the Boston by the British, is used by both the American Air Force and the Royal Air Force. It was designed as an attack bomber for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations. Because of the speed and performance abilities of this plane, the British have converted a number for use as night fighters. Some have also been used for reconnissance work. Armament details vary according to use, light and heavy guns being mounted in varying combinations

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) bomber sets out on a test flight from the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) bomber sets out on a test flight from the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Another mighty B-17F (Flying Fortress) ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New Liberator (B-24E) bombers await paint jobs after coming off the assembly lines at Ford's big Willow Run plant. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New Liberator (B-...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadrons. A combat crew of one of our mighty YB-17 bombers lines up before a warship of the skies. A captain and lieutenant act as pilot and co-pilot. Two sergeants and four corporals man the machine guns, radio and other equipment. All belong to a bombardment squadron stationed at Langley Field, Virginia

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadrons. A combat crew of...

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Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. "By the dawn's early light." A combat crew ready to board a mighty YB-17 bomber on a dawn patrol flight from Langley Field, Virginia

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. "By the dawn's ea...

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American wings over Africa. A B-25 medium bomber (foreground) is escorted by a group of A-20 light bombers serving as fighter ships over the North African desert. Their objective was an advance Axis headquarters

American wings over Africa. A B-25 medium bomber (foreground) is escor...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A Negro employee at the flight ramp of North American's Inglewood, California, plant, tows a B-25 bomber into place. In addition to the battle-tested B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, this plant produces the P-51 "Mustang" fighter plane which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

Production. B-25 "Billy Mitchell" bombers. A Negro employee at the fli...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. A warship of the air, a YB-17 bomber, poised for a takeoff at Langley Field, Virginia. A master sergeant of the bombardment squadron runs a practical eye over the big four-engine ship as the pilot warms up the engine

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. A warship of the ...

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Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas C-47 is the military version of the commerical transport DC-3 used by the airline companies. It is a twin-engined, low-wing monoplane capable of carrying heavy cargo. The main cabin is provided with a large loading door and a reinforced floor. It may also be arranged with folding benches to accomodate twenty-eight fully equipped fighting men

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas C-47 is the military versi...

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Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Liberator) bombers, just off the assembly lines at Ford's big Willow Run plant, are lined up for test flights before they are accepted by the Army. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Libera...

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YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. The engines of the mighty YB-17 bombers are always in the pink of condition. This crew of soldier-mechanicas at Langley Field, Virginia is making one of the regular changes of spark plugs that insure peak performance

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. The engines of th...

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Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber, called the Boston by the British, is used by both the American Air Force and the Royal Air Force. It was designed as an attack bomber for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations. Because of the speed and performance abilities of this plane, the British have converted a number for use as night fighters. Some have also been used for reconnissance work. Armament details vary according to use, light and heavy guns being mounted in varying combinations

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber,...

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Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Liberator) bombers just completed at Ford's big Willow Run plant, have been rolled from the hangars for test flights. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Libera...

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Production. A-20 attack bombers. Another Douglas A-20 attack bomber leaves the assembly line at the Long Beach, California, plant for transfer to the flight line and test flight before delivery to the Army. The A-20 is used by the American Air Force and the Royal Air Force (RAF) for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations--also for reconnaissance work and night fighting. It is armed with light and heavy caliber guns

Production. A-20 attack bombers. Another Douglas A-20 attack bomber le...

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Kansas City, Kansas. B-25 bombers lined up at North American Aviation, Inc., almost ready for their first test flight

Kansas City, Kansas. B-25 bombers lined up at North American Aviation,...

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YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley, Virginia. The profile of a YB-17 bomber as seen from beneath the wing of another plane of the same type. These powerful four-engined ships belong to a bombardment squadron at Langley, Virginia

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley, Virginia. The profile of a YB-17 ...

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North American P-51 fighters and B-25 bombers await test flights and delivery on North American's flight ramp

North American P-51 fighters and B-25 bombers await test flights and d...

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Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Fueling a new B-17F (Flying Fortress) bombers at the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. Ships are delivered to the Army and the Navy after they have successfully undergone flight tests. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Fueling a new B-17F (Flying Fortress) b...

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YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. Skilled soldier-mechanics make up the ground crew personnel of a bombardment squadron stationed at Langley Field, Virginia. These men keep ships like the fast YB-17 bombers in the pink of condition

YB-17 bombardment squadron, Langley Field, Virginia. Skilled soldier-m...

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Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. New consolidated transport, just off the assembly line of a Western aircraft plant are loaded with cargo. The site of the plant and flying field was a cow pasture not so long before Pearl Harbor. This new transport, an adaptation of the B-24 bomber, is known as the C-87 and carries one of the greatest human or cargo loads of any plane now in mass production. It is built in a plant equipped with one of the best and most modern air conditioning and fluorescent lighting systems in the country

Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. New consolidated transpo...

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United States planes in echelon formation. From the top: Boeing Flying Fortress (B17); Douglas Transport; Consolidated Liberator (B 24)

United States planes in echelon formation. From the top: Boeing Flying...

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North American B-25 bombers are moved to their position on the flight ramp by a small tractor

North American B-25 bombers are moved to their position on the flight ...

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Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. Looking up one of the assembly lines at Ford's big Willow Run plant, where B-24E (Liberator) bombers are being made in great numbers. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. Looking up one of...

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A group of men working on a propeller plane. Bomber battle bomber aircraft.

A group of men working on a propeller plane. Bomber battle bomber airc...

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Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. The men who keep them flying are proud of Uncle Sam's new warships of the skies. A master sergeant of a bombardment squadron at Langley Field, Virginia turns a fond but critical eye on one of the four powerful motors of a giant YB-17 bomber

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. The men who keep ...

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Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Lubricating and servicing a new B-17F (Flying Fortress) bomber for flight tests at the airfield of Boeing's Seattle plant. Ships are delivered to the Army and the Navy after they have successfully undergone flight tests. The Flying Fortress has performed with great credit in the South Pacific, over Germany and elsewhere. It is a four-engine heavy bomber capable of flying at high altitudes

Production. B-17 heavy bomber. Lubricating and servicing a new B-17F (...

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Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. Every note from the power plants of the big planes has a meaning for the men of this bombardment squadron. A maintenance crew listens alertly while the pilot of a mighty YB-17 bomber warms up the first of his four powerful engines for a takeoff from Langley Field, Virginia

Langley Field, Virginia. YB-17 bombardment squadron. Every note from t...

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Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. A new consolidated transport, just off the assembly line of a Western plant, taxies away from the flight hangar toward the flight runway for a takeoff. This new transport, an adaptation of the B-24 bomber, is known as the C-87 and carries one of the greatest human or cargo loads of any plane now in mass production. It is built in a plant equipped with one of the best and most modern air conditioning and fluorescent lighting system in the country

Production. B-24 bombers and C-87 transports. A new consolidated trans...

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This North American B-25 bomber, similar to the type used to bomb Tokyo, has established a unique combat record in several war theaters. Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold, deputy chief of staff for air, said the B-25 can "go farther, faster, and carry more bombs than the best ships of our enemy"

This North American B-25 bomber, similar to the type used to bomb Toky...

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The motor on a North American B-25 bomber is adjusted before the initial flight

The motor on a North American B-25 bomber is adjusted before the initi...

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Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber, called the Boston by the British, is used by both the American Air Force and the Royal Air Force. It was designed as an attack bomber for hedge hopping and strafing operations against ground troops and installations. Because of the speed and performance abilities of this plane, the British have converted a number for use as night fighters. Some have also been used for reconnaissance work. Armament details vary according to use, light and heavy guns being mounted in varying combinations

Douglas military aircraft Army. The Douglas A-20 (Havoc) light bomber,...

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Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Liberator) bombers just completed at Ford's big Willow Run plant, have been rolled from the hangars for test flights. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New B-24E (Libera...

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Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New Liberator (B-24E) bombers, nearly completed and ready to roll off one of the assembly lines at Ford's big Willow Run plant. The Liberator is capable of operation at high altitudes and over great ranges on precision bombing missions. It has proved itself an excellent performer in the Pacific, in Northern Africa, Europe and the Aleutians. Ford's Willow Run Plant, Michigan

Production. B-24E (Liberator) bombers at Willow Run. New Liberator (B-...

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The Flying Fortress Goonie has seven Jap Zeros to her credit in 15 combat missions in the South Pacific. This is not an unusual record for these American Air force fighting bombers

The Flying Fortress Goonie has seven Jap Zeros to her credit in 15 com...

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