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452nd Bomb Group's 42-107093 destroyed by German bombing at Poltava on night of 21st June 1944 -- Frantic mission

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Publication Title:
Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Content Source:
NARA
Partner:
NARA
Record Group:
342
Fold3 Publication Year:
2007
Classified Status:
This image has been declassified under the following NARA Authority: NND983062
Short Description:
This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.
Series:
FH
War Theater Number:
13
War Theater:
Russia
Place:
Russia
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Two officers of the 452nd...
Caption:
Two officers of the 452nd Bomb Group examine a demolished Boeing B-17 on Poltava Airfield, Ukraine, Russia. Having just completed its first shuttle-bombing mission from England, this B-17 was destroyed on the ground in a perfectly timed and well
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
RUSSIA, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A27689-72706AC
Original data from:
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