North American B-25s Mitchell of US Army Air Force 57th Bombardment Wing in flight over the Sicilian coast during the air operations for the invasion of Sicily, July 22, 1943. Note the 1943 American insignias with a yellow rim around the blue disk hedging the white star. Victor Sierra

Over the coast of Sicily

North American B-25s Mitchell of US Air Force 57th Bombardment Wing returning at their base in North Africa after a mission over Sicily during the invasion of the Island, July 10, 1943. Victor Sierra

Over Sicily

Giulia Airfield, Foggia Airfield Complex, Southern Italy, May 8, 1945. Col Mooney, Command Officer of USAAF’s 459th Bombardment Group, announcing end of war in Europe to assembled group personnel. Victor Sierra