Battle Damage›Lt. Cecil F. Hoover, of 1204 Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa., navigator on "Wistful Vista" said, "When the flak hit us a minute and a half before reaching the target it was like somebody kicking us in the groin with pointed shoes. It hurt all over. A

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:

Lt. Cecil F. Hoover, of...

Caption:

Lt. Cecil F. Hoover, of 1204 Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa., navigator on "Wistful Vista" said, "When the flak hit us a minute and a half before reaching the target it was like somebody kicking us in the groin with pointed shoes. It hurt all over. A

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A05609-52331AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

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.