Photo gives idea of what an 8th AAF P-51 Mustang might use up in a day of around the clock duties as bomber escort, strafing and bombing missions in support of the Allied invasion forces in France. The demolition bombs, range from 100 pounders, 1944

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Size: 2856px × 3585px
Photo credit: © Niday Picture Library / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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