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CannesA close-up view of a Boeing B-17 (Flying Fortress) of the United States Army's 12th Air Force over the French Riviera, October 31, 1943, when the bomber and others attacked an important railroad viaduct near Cannes, obscured in the picture by smoke.

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:
France
Category:
Bombing
Sub Category:
Cannes
Short Caption:
A close-up view of a Boeing...
Caption:
A close-up view of a Boeing B-17 (Flying Fortress) of the United States Army's 12th Air Force over the French Riviera, October 31, 1943, when the bomber and others attacked an important railroad viaduct near Cannes, obscured in the picture by smoke.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, BOMBING,CANNES
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A18547-27117AC
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/49490507/a-close-up-view-of-a-boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-of-the-united-states-armys-12th-air-force-over-the- : accessed Apr 23, 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