Consolidated›The U.S. Army 8th AF attack on the Henschel aircraft engine plant, 110 miles northwest of Cologne. Flying Fortresses again demostrated their proficiency at precision bombing. This is an approach shot.

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 U.S. Army 8th AF attack...

Caption:

The U.S. Army 8th AF attack on the Henschel aircraft engine plant, 110 miles northwest of Cologne. Flying Fortresses again demostrated their proficiency at precision bombing. This is an approach shot.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, BOMBING,KASSEL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A21690A-50778AC

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.