UPL 34031
IMAGE"One of the attacking Consolidated B-24 Liberators of the U.S. 8th AF which assisted ground troops advancing near Caen, France 18 July passes over an area of mushrooming fragmentation bombs. The heavies acted as an aerial barrage, clearing out enemy troops and installations a few miles in front of the advancing troops." - B-24 markings appear to be a white stabiliser adorned with a W.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Division
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
Mission
- Date: 18 July 1944