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    Black Thursday: The second Schweinfurt raid and the legacy beyond [Image 4 of 4]

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    An aerial black-and-white photograph showing a large four-engine bomber aircraft flying over a target area with visible smoke and fire rising from the ground below. The aircraft bears a US military star insignia on its wing, identifying it as an American bomber, consistent with World War II-era strategic bombing operations. The ground below shows a patchwork of agricultural fields and what appears to be an airfield or industrial facility under attack.

    PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES

    10.12.2018

    Photo by Master Sgt. John Hughel 

    Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office

    A large force of 8th Air Force heavy bombers and escorting fighters attack the ball bearing factories at Schweinfurt, Germany, for the second time, October 14, 1943. Multiple bombardment groups sent 291 B-17 Flying Fortress four-engine heavy bombers on the raid. (photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force)

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    Date Taken: 10.12.2018
    Date Posted: 10.12.2018 19:42
    Photo ID: 4814457
    VIRIN: 181012-Z-CH590-004
    Resolution: 595x476
    Size: 93.27 KB
    Location: PORTLAND, OREGON, US
    Web Views: 498
    Downloads: 33

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    A formal black-and-white portrait photograph of a young male U.S. Army Air Forces officer in dress uniform. He is seated in a three-quarter pose, wearing a service cap with the U.S. eagle insignia and displaying pilot wings and shoulder patch. The photo style and uniform details are consistent with World War II era military portraiture, approximately 1941–1945.
    A World War II-era crew photograph of the Ralph Peters Crew from the 369th unit, showing nine airmen posed in two rows in front of a military aircraft. The men are wearing a mix of officer caps, flight jackets, and military uniforms typical of USAAF personnel. A caption at the bottom identifies each crew member by name and position.
    A color photograph showing USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in formation flight during World War II. The central aircraft displays tail markings including the letter 'H', letter 'A', and serial number '46604', with a red and yellow painted tail fin. The image is taken from another aircraft in the formation, with a partial tail assembly of a third B-17 (serial '48676', letters 'H' and 'S') visible in the foreground lower right.
    An aerial black-and-white photograph showing a large four-engine bomber aircraft flying over a target area with visible smoke and fire rising from the ground below. The aircraft bears a US military star insignia on its wing, identifying it as an American bomber, consistent with World War II-era strategic bombing operations. The ground below shows a patchwork of agricultural fields and what appears to be an airfield or industrial facility under attack.

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