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It's a chart. But what the heck.

US draft induction centers 1941.

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Wow, that bazooka photo is a great action one... not seen it until now, but it maybe a setup for the cameraman, looks like the nearside track is already off?
 
This one is for Steve.....


Two paratroopers, most probably pertaining to the 507th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, meet with GIs of 90th Inf. Div. "Tough 'Ombres", preparing to relieve the "All American" troopers. Cretteville-Baupte Sector, Utah Beach, Normandy, France. 20 June 1944.

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Thanks Chris!

This one is really for my Dad, the REAL Tough 'Ombre!

Steve
 
P-47D Thunderbolt and B-25 Mitchell aircraft of the US Army 15th Air Wing lined up for an inspection at Bellows Field, Oahu, US Territory of Hawaii, 1944-1945

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Time for another Jeep, eh? ;)

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USS Anzio (earlier USS Coral Sea) CVE-57, rolling in heavy seas. The severe list also happened during tight turns while at full speed. According to LCDR Sharer, the Anzio once lost three unsecured planes overboard when GQ was sounded and the carrier began to turn into the wind....
 
Wrecked German Heinkel He 111 on a landing field in Egypt, circa 1942. Note the wrecked Messerschmitt Bf 109FG and the RAF Hawker Hurricane Mk.II.

I'd like the panel with the artwork from the He111 on my wall!:thumbright:

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