A red flare from the control tower at Kimbolton, signals to a formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses not to land as B-17 42-37805 nicknamed "Carol Dawn" has crashed due to landing gear failure, 11 February 1944. Passed for publication 12 Feb 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/2/44 raid. 379 BG? 8808.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Frankfurt Hit Again: Fourth Successive Day Of Big Attacks On Nazi Europe. Associated Press Photo Shows:- A red rocket fired from the contol tower warns incoming bombers not to land because Fortress Carol Dawn blocked the runway on landing with burst tyre - by flak. ASH 264769. 12-2-44.' Censor no: 304542. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].