Photo(s) of the Week; Mission Prep for April 19, 1945 VLR Strike Mission

USAAF/National Archives via Fold3

Armorers unpack 50 caliber ammunition from cases to be loaded into a 46th, Fighter Squadron, 21st Fighter Group Mustang in preparation for the April 19, 1945 VLR strike mission against Atsugi Naval Airfield near Tokyo. Two Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer patrol bombers are in the background on Central Field.

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