Consolidated›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

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

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.