Battle Damage›Wing of a Boeing B-17G, the trailing edge is shown ripping by a direct large caliber antiaircraft hit over Berlin on 6 March 44. Although 24 inches of the left aileron, including the trim tab, was destroyed, the Tokio tanks and control cables were

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:

England

Category:

Aircraft

Sub Category:

Battle Damage

Short Caption:

Wing of a Boeing B-17G, the...

Caption:

Wing of a Boeing B-17G, the trailing edge is shown ripping by a direct large caliber antiaircraft hit over Berlin on 6 March 44. Although 24 inches of the left aileron, including the trim tab, was destroyed, the Tokio tanks and control cables were

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A05591A-50982AC

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.