Consolidated›Tunis, Tunisia-This Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress," piloted by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Bragg of Savannah, Georgia, was on a bombing mission over Tunis on 1 February 1943 when a ME 109 dove at the ship. The Fortress fired on the attacking plane and

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:

15

Theater:

Northern Africa

Place:

Tunisia

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

Tunis, Tunisia-This Boeing...

Caption:

Tunis, Tunisia-This Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress," piloted by 1st Lt. Kenneth R. Bragg of Savannah, Georgia, was on a bombing mission over Tunis on 1 February 1943 when a ME 109 dove at the ship. The Fortress fired on the attacking plane and

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

TUNISIA, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A29242-11889AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.