Document for January 22nd:
Members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Forces, famous all-Negro outfit, at the Anzio beachhead.

99th Fighter Squadron at Anzio

Members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Forces, famous all-Negro outfit, who are rapidly making themselves feared by enemy pilots, pose for a picture at the Anzio beachhead. In the foreground, head bared, is 1st Lt. Andrew Lane. ca. 02/1944 (NWDNS-80-G-54413; National Archives Identifier: 520624); General Photographic File of the Department of Navy, 1943 - 1958; General Records of the Department of the Navy, 1804 - 1958; Record Group 80; National Archives.

On January 22, 1944, the Allies began their assault of Anzio, Italy during World War II. Pictured on the Anzio beachhead are members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Forces, an African American unit.
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