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ConsolidatedThe Vital Nazi Oil Refineries At Politz, Germany Were Hit By Formations Of Heavy Bombers Of The 8Th Air Force On June 20, 1944. A Large Cloud Of Oily Black Smoke Curls Its Way Heavenward As The Effect Of The Unleashing Of The Lethal Load Is Felt On The T

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 Vital Nazi Oil R...
Caption:
The Vital Nazi Oil Refineries At Politz, Germany Were Hit By Formations Of Heavy Bombers Of The 8Th Air Force On June 20, 1944. A Large Cloud Of Oily Black Smoke Curls Its Way Heavenward As The Effect Of The Unleashing Of The Lethal Load Is Felt On The T
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, BOMBING,PLEINFELD
History:
Print received 6/24/44 from BPR. Stamped: Passed for Pub. , Field Press Censor. Copied 12 February 62.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22286-166288AC
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.

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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