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WizernesBuilt in an old abandoned quarry, the probable rocket emplacement at Wizernes in the Pas de Calais area is shown after having been repeatedly attacked by U.S. 8th Air Force heavies. Direct hits have collapsed much of the quarry walls onto

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:
France
Category:
Bombing
Sub Category:
Wizernes
Short Caption:
Built in an old abandoned...
Caption:
Built in an old abandoned quarry, the probable rocket emplacement at Wizernes in the Pas de Calais area is shown after having been repeatedly attacked by U.S. 8th Air Force heavies. Direct hits have collapsed much of the quarry walls onto
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, BOMBING,WIZERNES
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A19379-52740AC
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/39009181/built-in-an-old-abandoned-quarry-the-probable-rocket-emplacement-at-wizernes-in-the-pas-de-calais-ar : accessed Nov 11, 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