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Battle DamageENGLAND-Flak punctured tail wheel tire over Berlin but didn't prevent pilot making a good landing at home base. Shown examining the wheel are 2nd Lt. Homer Glass, Chicago (left) and Sgt. Megchelsen, Ainsworth, Iowa. A flak hole in fuselage can be

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:
England
Category:
Aircraft
Sub Category:
Battle Damage
Short Caption:
ENGLAND-Flak punctured tail...
Caption:
ENGLAND-Flak punctured tail wheel tire over Berlin but didn't prevent pilot making a good landing at home base. Shown examining the wheel are 2nd Lt. Homer Glass, Chicago (left) and Sgt. Megchelsen, Ainsworth, Iowa. A flak hole in fuselage can be
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05582A-50134AC
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/29022947/england-flak-punctured-tail-wheel-tire-over-berlin-but-didnt-prevent-pilot-making-a-good-landing-at- : accessed Nov 5, 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