Consolidated›One of the Lockheed P-38 Lightnings that escorted these Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 15th AAF over Bleckhammer, Germany, on 7 July 1944 was hit by flak. With its prop feathered, it returned to its base under the protection of the heavy

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:

Germany

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

One of the Lockheed P-38...

Caption:

One of the Lockheed P-38 Lightnings that escorted these Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 15th AAF over Bleckhammer, Germany, on 7 July 1944 was hit by flak. With its prop feathered, it returned to its base under the protection of the heavy

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, STRAFING &COMBAT

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A20392-52477AC

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.