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  • Collection: World War II - Fall 2024 (HIST 27/127)

ninthairforce.PNG
A map displaying the aerial routes of different classes of airplanes, such as bombers, and troop transport.

A video expressing how the two axis powers (Italy and Germany) have been defeated, leaving Japan.

arabic propaganda.jpeg
Translation:
"The defeat of Germany"
"Most of the world's nations today share a state of happiness and joy due to what was announced of Germany's defeat. Except that Japan is not one of those happy, joyful nations because the defeat of their…

707px-A6M_Zeros_over_Malaya.jpg
Japanese aircraft taken over by the Allies in Malaya were tested and evaluated by Japanese naval pilots under the supervision of Royal Air Force officers. Here two Mitsubishi A6M naval fighters (known to the Allies as 'Zeke') are flying in formation…

256px-B-17_flying_over_Pacific_Ocean.jpg
"Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" levels off for a run over target. Photo shows the chin turret with .50 caliber machine guns featured in later models. The B-17 weighed about 60,000 lbs., carried a bomb load of 6000 lbs., at a speed of approximately 300…

%22Keep 'Em Flying%22 Is Our Battle Cry!.jpeg
Poster of a US Army plane with the American flag in the background. The bottom of the poster has a description asking for soldiers and pilots to join the war effort.
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