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Battle DamageCrew Members Inspect The First Major Battle Damage Suffered By This B-17 "Flying Fortress" In 65 Missions. One Of The Giant Three-Bladed Propellers Was Torn Off From Its Hub By A Near Miss Flak Burst On A Recent Bombing Mission Over Germany. The Heavy B

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:
Crew Members Inspect...
Caption:
Crew Members Inspect The First Major Battle Damage Suffered By This B-17 "Flying Fortress" In 65 Missions. One Of The Giant Three-Bladed Propellers Was Torn Off From Its Hub By A Near Miss Flak Burst On A Recent Bombing Mission Over Germany. The Heavy B
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE
History:
Received 15 March 1945 March 1946.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05630-59842AC
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/29023729/crew-members-inspect-the-first-major-battle-damage-suffered-by-this-b-17-flying-fortress-in-65-missi : 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