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ConsolidatedSmoke whirls over Werl--The Nazi repair and equipment airdrome at Werl, east of Dartumend, was attacked 19 April by AAF heavy bombers. Although the results were covered by smoke, the main hangars facing the field and living quarters were all hit.

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:
Smoke whirls over Werl--The...
Caption:
Smoke whirls over Werl--The Nazi repair and equipment airdrome at Werl, east of Dartumend, was attacked 19 April by AAF heavy bombers. Although the results were covered by smoke, the main hangars facing the field and living quarters were all hit.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, BOMBING,WERL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22617A-50925AC
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/48695897/smoke-whirls-over-werl-the-nazi-repair-and-equipment-airdrome-at-werl-east-of-dartumend-was-attacked : accessed May 8, 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