World War II era bomber named the "Curly Bird", circa 1944
1944 ‧ Photograph, documentary ‧ monochrome ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections
Summary: | A man standing next to a World War II era bomber named the "Curly Bird," writing on the plane reads: "We're placing a lot of dependence in Curly as always [signed] Jack," a message written on the photograph reads: "This plane had a 3" shell go through it on a bombing run over Iwo, but no one was hurt. Byrd Luck!", circa 1944. |
Century: | 1901-2000 |
Place of origin – Continent: | North America |
Place of origin – Country: | United States of America |
Temporal subject: | 1941-1950 |
Geographical subject – Continent: | North America |
Geographical subject – Country: | United States |
Geographical subject – Region: | Maryland |
Geographical subject – Settlement: | College Park |
Topical subjects: | Airplanes |
Bombers | |
World War, 1939-1945 | |
Byrd, Harry Clifton, 1889-1970 | |
ArchivesUM location: | Harry Clifton Byrd papers
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Repository: | Historical Manuscripts |
Browse terms: | University of Maryland |
War, Military | |
University AlbUM Browse terms: | People |
Collection: | University AlbUM |
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