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FlakBursts Of Deadly Flak Explode Near A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" During A Mission Over Germany, 9 June 1943. The Flak Appears As Innocent Puffs Of Smoke But Each Burst Showers Approximately 1400 Jagged Pieces Of Metal At Any Plane Near It.

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
Sub Category:
Flak
Short Caption:
Bursts Of Deadly Fla...
Caption:
Bursts Of Deadly Flak Explode Near A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" During A Mission Over Germany, 9 June 1943. The Flak Appears As Innocent Puffs Of Smoke But Each Burst Showers Approximately 1400 Jagged Pieces Of Metal At Any Plane Near It.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, AIRCRAFT,FLAK
History:
Print no (IC-7-1-384) received 30 April 1957 from Capt. M.I. Cwiek, Photo Interpretation School Sheppard AFB, Texas. Copied 2 May 1957.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A19554A-91358AC
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/39018035/bursts-of-deadly-flak-explode-near-a-boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-during-a-mission-over-germany-9-jun : accessed 16 Nov 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