Wizernes›FRANCE-Rocket site at Wizernes, France, is located on edge of a cliff overlooking a quarry. Work began in Aug 43 with digging of circular trench above quarry. This was then covered with a concrete dome about 15 feet thick and 200 feet across, then

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:

Wizernes

Short Caption:

FRANCE-Rocket site at...

Caption:

FRANCE-Rocket site at Wizernes, France, is located on edge of a cliff overlooking a quarry. Work began in Aug 43 with digging of circular trench above quarry. This was then covered with a concrete dome about 15 feet thick and 200 feet across, then

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

FRANCE, BOMBING,WIZERNES

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A19381-53713AC

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.