| Place | Europe: France, St Nazaire |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK12608 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
France. C. 1944-08. Damage to the oil refinery at Donges near St Nazaire after the second attack ...
Description
France. C. 1944-08. Damage to the oil refinery at Donges near St Nazaire after the second attack on the night of 1944-07-24/25 by aircraft of RAF Bomber Command. Great storage tanks have been blown wide open while others have been punctured. Just off the quay a tanker about 440 feet in length lies capsized. Severe damage has been done to the St Nazaire/Savenay railway line which runs alongside the refinery.