| Place | Europe: Germany, Peenemunde |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK11313 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
East Germany. 1943-08-17. On the night of 1943-08-17, RAF Bomber Command carried out a successful ...
Description
East Germany. 1943-08-17. On the night of 1943-08-17, RAF Bomber Command carried out a successful long-range precision raid on the heavily defended aircraft research and radiolocation establishment at Peenemunde. Shown here is a section of the establishment illuminated by flash-bomb and incendiaries. Heavy smoke clouds mark where the attackers' bombs are bursting in the target area.