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ConsolidatedThe gun turrets on Fort Drum, in Manila Bay, are silenced after the March 5th, 1945 low-level attack by the 345th Bomb Group. Half a blasted gun-barrel lies on the rear edge of the deck.

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:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The gun turrets on Fort...
Caption:
The gun turrets on Fort Drum, in Manila Bay, are silenced after the March 5th, 1945 low-level attack by the 345th Bomb Group. Half a blasted gun-barrel lies on the rear edge of the deck.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, BOMBING,MANILA
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31227-59013AC
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/46946574/the-gun-turrets-on-fort-drum-in-manila-bay-are-silenced-after-the-march-5th-1945-low-level-attack-by : accessed 2 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