| Place | Europe: Germany |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 128254 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
GERMANY. 1944-01. THE BODY OF A RAF BOMBER COMMAND REAR GUNNER LIES NEAR A CRASHED LANCASTER ...
Description
GERMANY. 1944-01. THE BODY OF A RAF BOMBER COMMAND REAR GUNNER LIES NEAR A CRASHED LANCASTER AFTER BEING EXTRACTED FROM THE WRECKAGE OF THE TURRET. THE FLYING CLOTHING HAS BEEN OPENED TO SEARCH FOR PAPERS AND PERSONAL POSSESSIONS LIKELY TO INTEREST LUFTWAFFE INTELLIGENCE. A GROUP OF GERMAN POLICE STAND NEARBY. (PHOTOGRAPH REPRODUCED IN OFFICIAL HISTORY VOLUME: AIR WAR AGAINST GERMANY AND ITALY 1939-43, PAGE 655).