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ConsolidatedEnemy fighters on the Weiner Neustadt raid placed a lucky rocket shot thru the tail of "old number31"--At least it was a lucky crew that brought themselves back safely. The ball gunner got revenge at that by shooting down this same rocket ship.

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:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Enemy fighters on the...
Caption:
Enemy fighters on the Weiner Neustadt raid placed a lucky rocket shot thru the tail of "old number31"--At least it was a lucky crew that brought themselves back safely. The ball gunner got revenge at that by shooting down this same rocket ship.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY,CREWS
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A23324-52222AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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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.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://au.forceswarrecords.com/document/37123559/enemy-fighters-on-the-weiner-neustadt-raid-placed-a-lucky-rocket-shot-thru-the-tail-of-old-number31- : accessed 21 Sept 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008