Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers over Guatemala
View of Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers in flight over Guatemala during World War II. Label on back: "For release Tuesday, May 19. C949777, watch your credit, International News Photos slug (Fortress Guatemala). American wings over 'good neighbor.' Somewhere in Guatemala, a covey of Flying Fortresses, based somewhere in Guatemala, is shown winging through a mountain pass enroute to patrol duties in protection of the Americas and the vital Panama Canal. This is part of the defense command of Lieut. General Frank M. Andrews. W. 5-15-42-1.15 PMR. Approved by U.S. Army." Stamped on back: "This photo supplied by, International News photo, a unit of King Features Synd., Inc. 235 East 45th Street, New York, N.Y. Syndicating prohibited. This photograph is not sold but a license is granted for its publication as a news photograph only. It must not be loaned or sold without our consent and must be returned at our request. It can be used for advertising purposes or for purposes of trade only if you first secure the written permission of the individuals appearing in it." Handwritten on back: "Aircraft in action."
- Creator:
- International News
- Resource ID:
- na032509
- Subject:
- B-29 (Bomber)
- Boeing bombers
- World War, 1939-1945
- Automotive Council for War Production--Archives
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1942-1945
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 6.75 x 8.5 in.
- Department:
- National Automotive History Collection
- Location:
- MS84/Automotive Council for War Production, Aircraft in action, 85:10
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.