Battle Damage›Sgt. Roger Mcdermott, Detroit, Mich, Ball Turret Gunner In The Boeing B-17 "The Great Speckled Bird" Holds His Breath And Crosses His Fingers As He Looks At The Hole Where A .20 Mm Cannon Shell Entered His Ball Turret, Circled Around Inside And Left Him U

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:

Sgt. Roger Mcdermott...

Caption:

Sgt. Roger Mcdermott, Detroit, Mich, Ball Turret Gunner In The Boeing B-17 "The Great Speckled Bird" Holds His Breath And Crosses His Fingers As He Looks At The Hole Where A .20 Mm Cannon Shell Entered His Ball Turret, Circled Around Inside And Left Him U

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

Original 4" x 5" February 1944.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A05708A-79380AC

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.