UPL 25703
IMAGECOTTBUS SMOKE FROM PRECEDING BURSTS - can be seen in one section as newly laid bombs erupt on the German Focke-Wulf plant at Cottbus, Germany. During the attack on 29 May 44 by U.S. 8th Air Force 92BG Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses. Hangars, engine bolck test blocks and other buildings were under heay concentrations. Photo comes from B-17 42-97479 'Belle of Liberty'. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A21134-51438AC.
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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
- Nicknames: Belle of Liberty
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron