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GeneralA force of four German tanks maneuvering through a cross-roads in Belgium, 24 Dec 44, under attack by 2nd Lt. Frank W. Chwateck, a 9th AF Fighter-bomber pilot. In the center panel the lead tank has just been hit by .50 calibre incendiary bullets.

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:
Belgium
Category:
Strafing & Combat
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
A force of four German...
Caption:
A force of four German tanks maneuvering through a cross-roads in Belgium, 24 Dec 44, under attack by 2nd Lt. Frank W. Chwateck, a 9th AF Fighter-bomber pilot. In the center panel the lead tank has just been hit by .50 calibre incendiary bullets.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, STRAFING &COMBAT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05283A-55796AC
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

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/document/29017488/a-force-of-four-german-tanks-maneuvering-through-a-cross-roads-in-belgium-24-dec-44-under-attack-by- : accessed 30 Jun 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 Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008