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ConsolidatedOne 20 mm shell hit this wing flap, cut this jagged gash, and made a hundred tiny holes.

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:
Europe
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
One 20 mm shell hit this...
Caption:
One 20 mm shell hit this wing flap, cut this jagged gash, and made a hundred tiny holes.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
EUROPEAN THEATER, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A15574-26274AC
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

Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/161312046/one-20-mm-shell-hit-this-wing-flap-cut-this-jagged-gash-and-made-a-hundred-tiny-holes-page-1-us-wwii : accessed Jul 22, 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 Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008