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B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group fly in formation during bombing raid on German rocket research center at Peenemünde in 1944. Bombs can be seen hitting the Luftwaffe airfield installations at Peenemünde-West. Top center is Test Stand VII where V-2 rockets were launched. Below (where the white meets the dark on the peninsula) are the V-1 test ramps.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Mission
- Date: 4 August 1944
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ContributorEmily
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