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ConsolidatedItaly-Main rail bridge and a diversion pass at Ora on the Brenner Line were blasted on 20 April 1945 by 12th AF North American B-25 Mitchells. White smoke of phosphorous bombs envelope anti-aircraft positions at upper right and helps cut down flak

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:
Italy-Main rail bridge and...
Caption:
Italy-Main rail bridge and a diversion pass at Ora on the Brenner Line were blasted on 20 April 1945 by 12th AF North American B-25 Mitchells. White smoke of phosphorous bombs envelope anti-aircraft positions at upper right and helps cut down flak
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, BOMBING,ORA
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A25391-57664AC
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/39011430/italy-main-rail-bridge-and-a-diversion-pass-at-ora-on-the-brenner-line-were-blasted-on-20-april-1945 : 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