Consolidated›Enemy fighters on a Weiner Nuestadt attack placed a lucky rocket shot through the rudder of "Old Number 34," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator of the 15th AAF. It was a lucky crew that brought the plane home. Pictured left to right is pilot, Lt. Irving

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 a Weiner...

Caption:

Enemy fighters on a Weiner Nuestadt attack placed a lucky rocket shot through the rudder of "Old Number 34," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator of the 15th AAF. It was a lucky crew that brought the plane home. Pictured left to right is pilot, Lt. Irving

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

ITALY, AIRCRAFT, BATTLEDAMAGE

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22767-53217AC

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.