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GeneralAfter attack. Weight of attack fell in center of yard, mangling tracks and large numbers of freight cars, many of which can be seen blown off the rails. Hits were scored on engine shed (1) and locomotives in front of it.

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:
Belgium
Category:
Bombing
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
After attack. Weight of...
Caption:
After attack. Weight of attack fell in center of yard, mangling tracks and large numbers of freight cars, many of which can be seen blown off the rails. Hits were scored on engine shed (1) and locomotives in front of it.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05330-51468AC
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/29018308/after-attack-weight-of-attack-fell-in-center-of-yard-mangling-tracks-and-large-numbers-of-freight-ca : accessed Aug 5, 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