FRE 9291
IMAGETwo B-26 Marauders of the 344th Bomb Group fly home after attacking Horren, a German railway and road nexus 10 miles west of Duren, in 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '344BG.' Printed caption on reverse: '57257 AC - Two Ninth Bombardment Division Martin B-26 Marauders head for home after bombing the vital road and rail center of Horren, Germany, 10 miles west of Duren. The medium bombers ripped highways, leveled buildings and damaged the railroad yard. The twin engine Marauders are part of a large fleet of medium and light bombers of the 9th AF engaged in isolating enemy troops from their source of supply and reinforcement. 1945. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment