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ConsolidatedBoeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 15th Air Force based in Italy, glitter in the sun as they wing their way homeward after attacking the Turin Orbassana Ball Bearing Works, Italy on 24 July 44. Target was well covered with bomb bursts.

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:
Boeing B-17 Flying...
Caption:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 15th Air Force based in Italy, glitter in the sun as they wing their way homeward after attacking the Turin Orbassana Ball Bearing Works, Italy on 24 July 44. Target was well covered with bomb bursts.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, BOMBING,TURIN
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A25911A-53327AC
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.

Source Information

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/49106789/boeing-b-17-flying-fortresses-of-the-15th-air-force-based-in-italy-glitter-in-the-sun-as-they-wing-t : accessed May 13, 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