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ConsolidatedThe Nazis Attempted To Hide The Oil Refinery At Politz, Germany From The 8Th Af By Using Smoke Pots On 29 May 1944, But This Plane Of The 44Th Bombardment Group Has Dropped Its Bombs On The Target And Begins Its Journey Toward Its Home Base.

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:
The Nazis Attempted ...
Caption:
The Nazis Attempted To Hide The Oil Refinery At Politz, Germany From The 8Th Af By Using Smoke Pots On 29 May 1944, But This Plane Of The 44Th Bombardment Group Has Dropped Its Bombs On The Target And Begins Its Journey Toward Its Home Base.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, BOMBING, PLEINFELD
History:
SPOT C-897 Exp. 282. (SAV-44/654-9) (29-5-44) (087-7-22500)
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22276-3A22276
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/48702836/the-nazis-attempted-to-hide-the-oil-refinery-at-politz-germany-from-the-8th-af-by-using-smoke-pots-o : accessed 15 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