Consolidated›Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th Air Force score direct hits on Stuttgart marshalling yards during the 16 Dec 44 attack. Although the picture shows clear visibility, the target was obscured by cloud when the bombardiers released their bombs

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, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

Boeing B-17 Flying...

Caption:

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th Air Force score direct hits on Stuttgart marshalling yards during the 16 Dec 44 attack. Although the picture shows clear visibility, the target was obscured by cloud when the bombardiers released their bombs

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, BOMBING,STUTTGART

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22540A-55536AC

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.