Consolidated›A seven thousand ton ship, anchored at Tripoli, Tripolitania, was hit directly by two 250 pound bombs during an attack by eight Blenheims on enemy shipping. One of the planes crashed into a torpedo boat (background) which burns furiously. 9 July

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:

15

Theater:

Northern Africa

Place:

Libya

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

A seven thousand ton ship...

Caption:

A seven thousand ton ship, anchored at Tripoli, Tripolitania, was hit directly by two 250 pound bombs during an attack by eight Blenheims on enemy shipping. One of the planes crashed into a torpedo boat (background) which burns furiously. 9 July

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

LIBYA, BOMBING,GENERAL

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A28417-60107AC

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.