Bochum, Germany. 1944-11. Under this smoke lies Bochum. The short white streaks on this ...

Place Europe: Germany
Accession Number SUK13367
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

Bochum, Germany. 1944-11. Under this smoke lies Bochum. The short white streaks on this photograph are caused by incendiary bombs dropped by aircraft of RAF Bomber Command on the night of 1944-11-04/05. Aircraft from Nos 460, 462 and 466 Squadrons RAAF took part in the raid.