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ConsolidatedThis reconnaissance photo shows the German-held Italian cruiser of the Regolo class, the Ottaviano Augusto (No. 1) on her side in the Ancona harbor, on the east coast of Italy. The 444-foot light cruiser was hit by North American B-25 Mitchells of

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
This reconnaissance photo...
Caption:
This reconnaissance photo shows the German-held Italian cruiser of the Regolo class, the Ottaviano Augusto (No. 1) on her side in the Ancona harbor, on the east coast of Italy. The 444-foot light cruiser was hit by North American B-25 Mitchells of
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, BOMBING,ANCONA
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A24746-50216AC
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.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/161292779/this-reconnaissance-photo-shows-the-german-held-italian-cruiser-of-the-regolo-class-the-ottaviano-au : accessed 3/11/2024), 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 Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008