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ConsolidatedOVERTURNED LIBERATOR-Bombs tumble from the bays of an overturned Liberator bomber of Major General Nathan F. Twining's 15th Air Force when the plane is caught in a heavy flak belt as it makes its bomb run over Blechhammer, Germany.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
OVERTURNED LIBERATOR-Bombs...
Caption:
OVERTURNED LIBERATOR-Bombs tumble from the bays of an overturned Liberator bomber of Major General Nathan F. Twining's 15th Air Force when the plane is caught in a heavy flak belt as it makes its bomb run over Blechhammer, Germany.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, STRAFING &COMBAT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A20407A-55117AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/37204371/overturned-liberator-bombs-tumble-from-the-bays-of-an-overturned-liberator-bomber-of-major-general-n : accessed Apr 25, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008