Consolidated›FRANKFURT BELOW: --Two of the U.S. Army 8th AF Flying Fortresses can be seen flying from scene after having deposited their eggs on a military objective. The bombs had to fight their way through opposition by fighters and flak defenses. From the

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:

FRANKFURT BELOW: --Two of...

Caption:

FRANKFURT BELOW: --Two of the U.S. Army 8th AF Flying Fortresses can be seen flying from scene after having deposited their eggs on a military objective. The bombs had to fight their way through opposition by fighters and flak defenses. From the

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, BOMBING,FRANKFURT

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A21290A-51029AC

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.