East Germany. 1943-08-17. On the night of 1943-08-17, RAF Bomber Command carried out a successful ...

Place Europe: Germany, Peenemunde
Accession Number SUK11315
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

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 striking picture taken during the attack. Two of the raiders are silhouetted against the smoke and glare.