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ConsolidatedBombs burst on two hydrogen plants at the Peenemunde experimental plant on the Baltic Sea, about 60 miles north west of Stettin, during the attack by U.S. 8th AF heavy bombers on 18 July 44. This is reported to be the center for experiments on flying

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:
Bombs burst on two hydrogen...
Caption:
Bombs burst on two hydrogen plants at the Peenemunde experimental plant on the Baltic Sea, about 60 miles north west of Stettin, during the attack by U.S. 8th AF heavy bombers on 18 July 44. This is reported to be the center for experiments on flying
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, BOMBING,PEENEMUNDE
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A22237A-53968AC
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/48689735/bombs-burst-on-two-hydrogen-plants-at-the-peenemunde-experimental-plant-on-the-baltic-sea-about-60-m : accessed Nov 3, 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