Consolidated›The Matford Aero-engine plant at Strasbourg, Germany after attack by the 8th AF on 27 May 1944. Alsatian workers at the plant said that 80% of the bombs hit the target, gutting completely the heart of the big factory where engine components were made

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:

The Matford Aero-engine...

Caption:

The Matford Aero-engine plant at Strasbourg, Germany after attack by the 8th AF on 27 May 1944. Alsatian workers at the plant said that 80% of the bombs hit the target, gutting completely the heart of the big factory where engine components were made

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, BOMBING,STRASBOURG

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22531-56432AC

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.