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On Fri. 18 Feb 1944 OS2U Kingfisher recovered by Baltimore after the a.....

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OS2U Kingfisher recovered by Baltimore after the aircraft rescued downed pilot Lt. George Blair, off Truk, 18 Feb 1944Mosquito bombers of No. 487 Squadron RNZAF attacking the prison (large building at center left) at Amiens during Operation Jericho, France, 18 Feb 1944The prison at Amiens, France under RAF, RNZAF, RAAF attack with Mosquito bombers during Operation Jericho, 18 Feb 1944USS Petrof Bay plankowner

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