UPL 19505
IMAGE42-29685 or rather the crater left by 10 x 500lb GP bombs which exploded whilst being loaded on board '685. 19 KIA, 21 WIA, 3 other A/C* DBR, 6 further A/C damaged but repairable. 27 May 43, Alconbury. In the rear of the photo a Lorry stands with what little was left. * 42-29706, 42-29833 and 42-29808.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 334th Bomb Squadron 412th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield