| Place | Europe: Germany |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK14175 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Heligoland, Germany. 1944-04-18. Devastation on the naval base and fortress island of Heligoland ...
Description
Heligoland, Germany. 1944-04-18. Devastation on the naval base and fortress island of Heligoland from the RAF Bomber Command attack, when nearly a thousand aircraft pounded the target. Australian Lancaster and Halifax squadrons took part. Bomb craters cover the whole area while smoke is still rising from big fires. Of the naval and military buildings there is practically nothing to be seen.