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ConsolidatedBomb bursts from Northwest African Air Forces Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses completely blanket Italian heavy cruiser and its protecting torpedo boom in La Maddalena harbor.

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:
Sardinia
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Bomb bursts from Northwest...
Caption:
Bomb bursts from Northwest African Air Forces Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses completely blanket Italian heavy cruiser and its protecting torpedo boom in La Maddalena harbor.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
SARDINIA, BOMBING, LAMADDALENA
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A27002-52321AC
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/49915212/bomb-bursts-from-northwest-african-air-forces-boeing-b-17-flying-fortresses-completely-blanket-itali : accessed 19 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