160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron photographs collection
Scope and Contents
The 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Photographs Collection consists of approximately 300 photographic prints, circa 1945, taken by the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron during World War II in Germany. Most images are detailed aerial views of key positions, showing gun emplacements, tanks, and factories. Also included is a small group of original and copy prints of candid snapshots of the squadron at camp and a bound history of the squadron, probably published soon after the conclusion of the war.
Dates
- Creation: 1945
Creator
- United States. Air Force. Tactical Air Command (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; contact repository for more information.
Historical Note
The United States Air Force’s 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron conducted aerial intelligence flights during World War II over Axis-controlled territory in France, the Low Countries and occupied Germany.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Photographs Collection consists of approximately 300 photographic prints taken by the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron during World War II in Germany. Most images are detailed aerial views of key positions, showing gun emplacements, tanks, and factories. Also included is a small group of original and copy prints of candid snapshots of the squadron at camp and a bound history of the squadron, probably published soon after the conclusion of the war.
Accession Number(s)
2012-107
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Amy Bowman, June 2013
Subject
- United States. Air Force. Tactical Air Command (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Photographs Collection, circa 1945
- Status
- Ready To Publish
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin TX 78712
