FRE 9953
IMAGEAn Aerodrome in Nancy, France after being strafed by the 479th Fighter Group, 18 August 1944. Gun camera image. Colonel Hubert Zemke (commander of the 479th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Nancy/ Essey Airdrome (Flughafen) strafed by 479th Fighter Group- 18 Aug 1944. 2nd Lt CW Granville 435 Btr Sq. This film was shortly after the B-24s bombed the range to the closest target is at least 2000 yards which is too far for accurate shooting. he did press in closer to tag a Ju88 Destroyed.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter