Essen, Germany. 1945-03-11. During a 1000 bomber daylight attack by RAF Bomber Command pilots ...

Place Europe: Germany
Accession Number SUK13976
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

Essen, Germany. 1945-03-11. During a 1000 bomber daylight attack by RAF Bomber Command pilots reported that the clouds were pushed up by the heat and smoke rising from Essen. This picture was taken from 17,000 to 19,000 feet, so it can be realised to what height the smoke has risen.