UPL 32980
IMAGE"The U.S. 8th AF joined the other Allied Air forces in a simultaneous attack of vast proportions on Feb. 22, 1945. Targets were communications lines at key points throughout Germany. Heavy bombers flew lower than usual to increase accuracy and confuse the enemy's defences. This picture shows B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 8th AF heading for Germany's main rail line and junctions of supply and reinforcement routes of the German Armies. More than 1400 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and Consolidated B-24 Liberators of the 8th AF, escorted by 800 Republic Thunderbolts and North American P-51 Mustangs, attacked similar targets in Central Germany."
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Sleepy Time Gal
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron