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Battle DamageView of co-pilot's compartment showing shattered glass in panel over head, where a burst of flak pierced the ship during raid over Frankfurt on 20 March 44. The co-pilot suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to hospital uponn return.

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:
England
Category:
Aircraft
Sub Category:
Battle Damage
Short Caption:
View of co-pilot's...
Caption:
View of co-pilot's compartment showing shattered glass in panel over head, where a burst of flak pierced the ship during raid over Frankfurt on 20 March 44. The co-pilot suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to hospital uponn return.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05593A-51211AC
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/29023029/view-of-co-pilots-compartment-showing-shattered-glass-in-panel-over-head-where-a-burst-of-flak-pierc : accessed Oct 9, 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