Collection: WWII 1943 3rd Photo Reconnaissance Group - 12th Air Force Aerial Reconnaissance Combat Mission Photographs
This collection of rare and museum-grade World War II European Theater Allied aerial reconnaissance mission photographs were taken by one of the most decorated Photo Reconnaissance Groups of the European Theater. The U.S. 3rd Reconnaissance Group (12th Air Force) used F4U Corsair and F-5 Lightning aircraft for their aerial recon missions on the ETO. Provided photographic intelligence that assisted the campaigns for Tunisia, Pantellia, Sardinia, and Sicily. Reconnoitered airdromes, roads, marshaling yards, and harbors both before and after the Allied landings at Salerno. Covered the Anzio area early in 1944 and continued to support the Fifth Army in its drive-through Italy by determining troop movements, gun positions, and terrain. Flew reconnaissance missions in connection with the invasion of Southern France in Aug 1944. Received a DUC for a mission on 28 Aug 1944 when the group provided photographic intelligence that assisted the rapid advance of Allied ground forces. Also mapped areas in France and the Balkans.
