Battle Damage›With only ragged pieces of tail left, this B-17 ofrtress was brought back safely to its base in England. Crews of other planes had seen the ofrtress, "Hang the Expense Again III", have its tail almost entirely shot off over France and figured it had

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:

England

Category:

Aircraft

Sub Category:

Battle Damage

Short Caption:

With only ragged pieces of...

Caption:

With only ragged pieces of tail left, this B-17 ofrtress was brought back safely to its base in England. Crews of other planes had seen the ofrtress, "Hang the Expense Again III", have its tail almost entirely shot off over France and figured it had

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A05575A-A27383AC

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.