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ConsolidatedThis Spectacular Picture Of Anti-Flak Bombs Bursting In Mid-Air Was Caught By An Alert 12Th Af Cameraman From A North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber. The Bombs, Which Expoded Prematurely, Would Have Covered The German'S Anti-Aircraft Batteries With A Dens

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
This Spectacular Pic...
Caption:
This Spectacular Picture Of Anti-Flak Bombs Bursting In Mid-Air Was Caught By An Alert 12Th Af Cameraman From A North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber. The Bombs, Which Expoded Prematurely, Would Have Covered The German'S Anti-Aircraft Batteries With A Dens
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, AIRCRAFT, SINGLE, NORTHAMERICAN
History:
Print received 1 4" x 5" from BPR (Air Forces Group). Stamped: "Passed for Publication, Field Press Censor." Copied 31 May 1945.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23014-57540AC
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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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://www.fold3.com/document/48720455/this-spectacular-picture-of-anti-flak-bombs-bursting-in-mid-air-was-caught-by-an-alert-12th-af-camer : accessed Jul 7, 2024), database and images,

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