They bomb the Axis [Eighth Army Air Force airmen]

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_121SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of airmen of the Eighth Army Air Force, U.S. Army Air Forces, circa 1943-1945.

Typed caption glued to verso: "They bomb the Axis. Under command of Col. Ted Timberlake of the 8th U.S. Army Air Force, these American pilots, flying Liberator bombers, are among the Allied airmen hammering at the industrial and military targets in Germany and occupied countries. Previously, these same men protected the North African landing operations and then fought in the Battle of Tunisia. 13837-PNT. Not for use in Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."

Stamped on verso: "Important. Not for use in Western Hemisphere.”Creation Datecirca 1943-1945SubjectUnited States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 8thUnited States. Army Air ForcesSoldiersAir pilots, MilitaryWorld War, 1939-1945Allied ForcesOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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