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ConsolidatedFiery balls of exploding oil tanks rush skyward from the Misburg oil refinery near Hanover during the attack by Third Bombardment Division Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, yesterday. (31 Dec 44) Attack was made by part of a large force of over 1,300

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:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Fiery balls of exploding...
Caption:
Fiery balls of exploding oil tanks rush skyward from the Misburg oil refinery near Hanover during the attack by Third Bombardment Division Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, yesterday. (31 Dec 44) Attack was made by part of a large force of over 1,300
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, BOMBING,MISBURG
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22020-55720AC
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/48688011/fiery-balls-of-exploding-oil-tanks-rush-skyward-from-the-misburg-oil-refinery-near-hanover-during-th : accessed Sept 19, 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