Pilots of U.S. Army Air Forces A-36 Invader dive bombers of 86th Fighter Bomber Group being briefed in Sicily during World War II. Pilots being briefed by U.S. Army Air Force officer in front of a map of Sicily. Pilots leave tent after a short briefing. A-36s parked at an airfield in the background. Pilots being transported to A-36s by jeep. Pilot boards A-36.
U.S. Army Air Forces A-36 Invader dive bombers of 86th Fighter Bomber Group in Sicily during World War II. Flight line of A-36s on an airfield in Sicily. A-36s taxis. Formation of A-36s over clouds. A-36s dive. Five A-36s in flight and clouds in the background. Aerial view of countryside.
Ruins after bombings done by U.S. Army Air Forces A-36 Invader dive bombers of 86th Fighter Bomber Group in Sicily during World War II. Smoke rises from dockside in a town. Damaged building with 'DUCE' sign. Debris at the harbor area. U.S. jeeps move past a large building. U.S. soldiers examine vehicles parked along a roadside. British flag flies at the entrance of a large building.
Ruins of Sicily after Allied bombings during World War II. U.S. soldier lights up a cigarette for British officer. U.S. soldier looks at words written on a wall with white chalk which reads 'HEIL ROMMEL'. Wrecked vehicle outside a building. U.S. soldiers assembled on a beach, sunken ship in the background.
Bombing missions of U.S. Army Air Forces A-36 Invader dive bombers of 86th Fighter Bomber Group over Sicily during World War II. Nose of A-36 parked at an airfield. A-36s in flight. A-36 dives in. A-36s in flight.
A railroad station in Sicily after bombings by U.S. Army Air Forces A-36 Invader dive bombers of 86th Fighter Bomber Group during World War II. Damage caused to railroad station with debris spread around th station. Sign reads 'Taormina-Giardini'. U.S. soldier inspects a railroad car. Damaged locomotives and railroad cars.