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BrusselsBombs from U.S. 8th AF heavy bombers burst on the rail marshalling yards at Brussels, Belgium, 3 August 44, during the daylight assault there. Choke points and much rolling stock were under the concentration.

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:
Belgium
Category:
Bombing
Sub Category:
Brussels
Short Caption:
Bombs from U.S. 8th AF...
Caption:
Bombs from U.S. 8th AF heavy bombers burst on the rail marshalling yards at Brussels, Belgium, 3 August 44, during the daylight assault there. Choke points and much rolling stock were under the concentration.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, BOMBING,BRUSSELS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05361A-53956AC
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://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/29018396/bombs-from-us-8th-af-heavy-bombers-burst-on-the-rail-marshalling-yards-at-brussels-belgium-3-august- : accessed Nov 12, 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
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008