Consolidated›CAVITE BOMBED--(BEFORE) Cavite, P.I. a naval and seaplane base in Manila Bay prior to bombing. (AFTER) 600 tons of bombs dropped by the 13th AF transformed Cavite into ruins. 96% of the buildings were destroyed, which shows remarkable

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:

18

Theater:

Philippines

Place:

Philippines

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

CAVITE BOMBED--(BEFORE)...

Caption:

CAVITE BOMBED--(BEFORE) Cavite, P.I. a naval and seaplane base in Manila Bay prior to bombing. (AFTER) 600 tons of bombs dropped by the 13th AF transformed Cavite into ruins. 96% of the buildings were destroyed, which shows remarkable

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

PHILIPPINES, BOMBING,GENERAL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A31043A-56313AC

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.