The Snapshots in Time Collection
Two U.S. Army Air Forces Pilots Beneath the Nose of a Radial-Engine Fighter Aircraft (P-47 Thunderbolt) - Pat McAleer Collection
Two U.S. Army Air Forces airmen stand beneath the nose of their radial-engine fighter, likely a P-47 Thunderbolt, before or after a mission during WWII. Their leather flight jackets, goggles, and informal stance capture the everyday camaraderie of fighter pilots on the flight line. Project: 218307