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ConsolidatedNIGHT ATTACK ON U-BOAT. Dropping flares, an RAF Coastal Command plane attacks a German sub from 75 feet. Depth charge can be seen exploding near the center of the picture. EUROPE.

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:
NIGHT ATTACK ON U-BOAT...
Caption:
NIGHT ATTACK ON U-BOAT. Dropping flares, an RAF Coastal Command plane attacks a German sub from 75 feet. Depth charge can be seen exploding near the center of the picture. EUROPE.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
EUROPEAN THEATER, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A15814A-54635AC
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/161313151/night-attack-on-u-boat-dropping-flares-an-raf-coastal-command-plane-attacks-a-german-sub-from-75-fee : 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