| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00150.018 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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EGYPT, WWII. " `THE SHUTTLE SERVICE` - MITCHELL AND BALTIMORE BOMBERS HEADING WEST FROM EGYPT OUT ...
Description
EGYPT, WWII. " `THE SHUTTLE SERVICE` - MITCHELL AND BALTIMORE BOMBERS HEADING WEST FROM EGYPT OUT TO SEA OFF NORTH AFRICAN COAST. WHEN THE TARGET AREA WAS REACHED, BOMBERS WOULD TURN IN OVER THE COAST, BOMB, AND RETURN TO BASE INLAND. ESCORTING THEM A FIGHTER PLANE CAN BE SEEN AT LEFT OF PICTURE."