Battle Damage›One Of The Giant Three-Bladed Propellers Was Torn From Its Hub On The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'General Ike' By A Near-Hit Flak Burst On A Bombing Mission Over Germany. The Heavy Blades Scarred The Engine Cowling And Ripped Into The Metal Fuselage,

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

12

Theater:

Europe

Place:

England

Category:

Aircraft

Sub Category:

Battle Damage

Short Caption:

One Of The Giant Thr...

Caption:

One Of The Giant Three-Bladed Propellers Was Torn From Its Hub On The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'General Ike' By A Near-Hit Flak Burst On A Bombing Mission Over Germany. The Heavy Blades Scarred The Engine Cowling And Ripped Into The Metal Fuselage,

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ENGLAND, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

Original 4" x 5" negative received May 1946 from Headquarters Army Air Force Station F-157, APO #557.

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A05671-69577AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.