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FlakBursts Of Deadly Flak Explode Around A Formation Of B-17 Flying Fortresses Of The 452Nd Bomb Group During Their Mission Over Berlin, Germany, 9 March 1944. The Flak Appears As Innocent Puffs Of Smoke But Each Burst Showers Approximately 1400 Jagged Piece

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
Sub Category:
Flak
Short Caption:
Bursts Of Deadly Fla...
Caption:
Bursts Of Deadly Flak Explode Around A Formation Of B-17 Flying Fortresses Of The 452Nd Bomb Group During Their Mission Over Berlin, Germany, 9 March 1944. The Flak Appears As Innocent Puffs Of Smoke But Each Burst Showers Approximately 1400 Jagged Piece
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, AIRCRAFT,FLAK
History:
Original 4" x 5" from Office of the Photo Officer, 452nd Bomb Group (H) APO #559, c/o Postmaster NY, NY.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A19543A-61670AC
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/39017804/bursts-of-deadly-flak-explode-around-a-formation-of-b-17-flying-fortresses-of-the-452nd-bomb-group-d : accessed 18/11/2024), 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