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ConsolidatedArrow points to a cluster of fragmentation bombs just as they have been automatically sheered. Each cluster has 6 bombs and one group of six is seen immediately below the cluster just breaking open. This photo was taken by cameramen in Martin B-26

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Arrow points to a cluster...
Caption:
Arrow points to a cluster of fragmentation bombs just as they have been automatically sheered. Each cluster has 6 bombs and one group of six is seen immediately below the cluster just breaking open. This photo was taken by cameramen in Martin B-26
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, BOMBING,ROME
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A25689-A27221AC
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/39015110/arrow-points-to-a-cluster-of-fragmentation-bombs-just-as-they-have-been-automatically-sheered-each-c : accessed Nov 14, 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