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ConsolidatedThe grave of the Italian heavy cruiser Trieste, sunk April 10, 1943 by Flying Fortresses of the Northwest African Strategic Air Force. A large amount of oil flows from the ship. The torpedo nets surrounding the sunken vessel are still in place.

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:
Sardinia
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The grave of the Italian...
Caption:
The grave of the Italian heavy cruiser Trieste, sunk April 10, 1943 by Flying Fortresses of the Northwest African Strategic Air Force. A large amount of oil flows from the ship. The torpedo nets surrounding the sunken vessel are still in place.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
SARDINIA, BOMBING, LAMADDALENA
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A27000-24038AC
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/49915209/the-grave-of-the-italian-heavy-cruiser-trieste-sunk-april-10-1943-by-flying-fortresses-of-the-northw : accessed 12/10/2024), 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