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Bombing Collection (#9)

Background imageBombing Collection: The railway bridge at Oissel, south of Rouen, which was made impassable to rail traffic

The railway bridge at Oissel, south of Rouen, which was made impassable to rail traffic by RAF attacks

Background imageBombing Collection: Flying Fortresses of the N. W African Air Force attack the railway yards at Foggia

Flying Fortresses of the N. W African Air Force attack the railway yards at Foggia
Flying Fortresses of the N.W African Air Force attack the railway yards at Foggia, in South-East Italy. 22nd July 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: The Germans at St Malo have given up. The Citadel at the extreme point of the port was

The Germans at St Malo have given up. The Citadel at the extreme point of the port was
The Germans at St Malo have given up

Background imageBombing Collection: A low level attack on a goods train made by a Polish fighter pilot of the RAF on his

A low level attack on a goods train made by a Polish fighter pilot of the RAF on his return from a successful offensive sweep over Northern France. October 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out

On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out an attack on the prison at Amiens in an attempt to assist more than 100 prisoners to escape

Background imageBombing Collection: Aerial view showing damage caused to the Creil railway marshalling yards one o clock

Aerial view showing damage caused to the Creil railway marshalling yards one o clock on 23rd March 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Four thousand-pound bombs on their way from a Marauder medium bomber of the American

Four thousand-pound bombs on their way from a Marauder medium bomber of the American 9th Air Force to the port area of Dieppe, Northern France

Background imageBombing Collection: In a daylight raid on 5th August 1943, aircraft of RAF Bomber Command attacked U-boat

In a daylight raid on 5th August 1943, aircraft of RAF Bomber Command attacked U-boat pens at Brest, North Western France

Background imageBombing Collection: Photo taken during a recent RAF raid on shipping and small craft in Boulogne Harbour

Photo taken during a recent RAF raid on shipping and small craft in Boulogne Harbour. Direct hits can be seen and fires are starting in dockside buildings

Background imageBombing Collection: In this daylight attack on the docks at Dunkirk, occupied Northern France

In this daylight attack on the docks at Dunkirk, occupied Northern France, at least fourteen bomb bursts are seen: five in the northern half of the commercial dock

Background imageBombing Collection: Daylight attack on Fives / Lille steel and engineering works

Daylight attack on Fives / Lille steel and engineering works
Daylight attack on Fives/ Lille steel and engineering works, Lille in occupied Northern France. Thia target was successfully attacked, on July 6th.1941. PHOTO SHOWS: Annotation: 1

Background imageBombing Collection: In a daylight raid on 3rd January 1943, Flying Fortresses

In a daylight raid on 3rd January 1943, Flying Fortresses and Liberator bombers of the US Army Air Force based in Britain, carried out a heavy attack on the port of St. Nazaire in France

Background imageBombing Collection: A salvo of 25 bombs launched from RAF bombers against a convoy of enemy mechanical

A salvo of 25 bombs launched from RAF bombers against a convoy of enemy mechanical transport vehicles moving northwards from Ruisseauville, Northern France. Circa May 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: In a daylight raid on 14th April 1942, a formation of RAF Boston bombers

In a daylight raid on 14th April 1942, a formation of RAF Boston bombers, escorted by fighters, attacked the power station at Mondeville, near Caen, in enemy occupied Northern France

Background imageBombing Collection: Raid on the German occupied French port of Dunkirk in Northern France by Liberator

Raid on the German occupied French port of Dunkirk in Northern France by Liberator aircraft of the United States Army Air Force, escorted by fighters

Background imageBombing Collection: Nine bombs bursting on the concrete runway of St. Omer / Longuenesse aerodrome

Nine bombs bursting on the concrete runway of St. Omer / Longuenesse aerodrome during a Royal Air Force daylight sweep over enemy occupied Northern France during the Second World War. June 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Bombers of the RAF carried out a daylight attack on Le Havre in enemy occupied Northern

Bombers of the RAF carried out a daylight attack on Le Havre in enemy occupied Northern France on 26th March 1942 when docks and buildings were hit

Background imageBombing Collection: Heavy aircraft of RAF Bomber Command - Stirlings, Halifax

Heavy aircraft of RAF Bomber Command - Stirlings, Halifax, and Manchester - made a daylight attack upon the Nazi pocket-battleships, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau

Background imageBombing Collection: Daylight attack on La Riche Railway bridge at Tours in Southern France by Marauder medium

Daylight attack on La Riche Railway bridge at Tours in Southern France by Marauder medium bombers of the American Ninth Air Force

Background imageBombing Collection: An attack made by Mosquito fighters of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force on a school

An attack made by Mosquito fighters of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force on a school beloved to be used as a German barracks at Egletons, 50 miles south of Limoges in South Western France

Background imageBombing Collection: Action picture made during a successful attack by flying Fortresses of the U. S

Action picture made during a successful attack by flying Fortresses of the U. S
Action picture made during a successful attack by flying Fortresses of the U.S

Background imageBombing Collection: Aircraft of the RAF attack industrial works in Paris, occupied France during the Second

Aircraft of the RAF attack industrial works in Paris, occupied France during the Second World War. Picture taken the following day at low altitude shows the damage done to the works. 3rd March 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: This Ninth Air Force reconnaissance photograph shows the damage caused in St

This Ninth Air Force reconnaissance photograph shows the damage caused in St

Background imageBombing Collection: A bridge linking the peninsula with the mainland at Brest was rendered useless by

A bridge linking the peninsula with the mainland at Brest was rendered useless by Marauders and Havocs of the American Ninth Air Force, which attacked the port on 3rd September 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: While on a fighter-bomber mission well behind the German lines in France

While on a fighter-bomber mission well behind the German lines in France, Lieutenant Mayne, a US Ninth Air Force Thunderbolt pilot

Background imageBombing Collection: Picture showing the results of Allied Air attacks oh a large constructional works in

Picture showing the results of Allied Air attacks oh a large constructional works in the Pas De Calais area of Northern France, similar to the large site recently captures in theCherbourg Peninsula

Background imageBombing Collection: A Baltimore bomber of the R. A. F attacking the Rome Pescara road during Second World War

A Baltimore bomber of the R. A. F attacking the Rome Pescara road during Second World War
A Baltimore bomber of the R.A.F attacking the Rome Pescara road during Second World War. 4th February 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Cassino destroyed by air attacks. In one of the greatest air attacks of the war

Cassino destroyed by air attacks. In one of the greatest air attacks of the war the town of Cassino was completely destroyed today by aerial bombardment. 15th February 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: A train-load of 120 flying bombs intended for London was attacked end destroyed by RAF

A train-load of 120 flying bombs intended for London was attacked end destroyed by RAF rocket firing Typhoons on 1st September 1944 at Schulen, near the Albert Canal in Belgium

Background imageBombing Collection: Metz, taken the day the city fell to the 3rd Army. 2nd November 1944

Metz, taken the day the city fell to the 3rd Army. 2nd November 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: A building blazes in Armentieres after German bombing. 8th June 1940

A building blazes in Armentieres after German bombing. 8th June 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: An RAF Fighter Command Middle East Beaufighter Squadron strike

An RAF Fighter Command Middle East Beaufighter Squadron strike and destroy an axis cargo vessel off the coast of Preveza, Greece during the Second World War. September 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: RAF Beaufighters of the Middle East Command have made many successful attacks with bombs

RAF Beaufighters of the Middle East Command have made many successful attacks with bombs, cannon and machine gun fire on motor transport and shipping off the coast of Greece and Crete

Background imageBombing Collection: Scene of devastation to Midland Bank in Witham, Hull after it was bombed by the German

Scene of devastation to Midland Bank in Witham, Hull after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city in May 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Scene of destruction in King Edward Street, Hull after it was bombed by the German

Scene of destruction in King Edward Street, Hull after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city in 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Scene of devastation to Hull Savings Bank in Holderness Road Hull after it was bombed by

Scene of devastation to Hull Savings Bank in Holderness Road Hull after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city in July 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Firefighters attend the scene of devastation at the Valiant

Firefighters attend the scene of devastation at the Valiant, the Port of Hull Societys Seamans Hostel in Carr Lane which was heavily damaged in a German air raid. 8th May 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Housing being built on the site of the former Hull Savings Bank

Housing being built on the site of the former Hull Savings Bank, which was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city in 1941. Circa 1949

Background imageBombing Collection: Scene of devastation to Midland Bank, Hull after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in

Scene of devastation to Midland Bank, Hull after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city in May 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Scenes in Hull, the most severely damaged British city or town during the Second World

Scenes in Hull, the most severely damaged British city or town during the Second World War, with 95 percent of houses damaged

Background imageBombing Collection: Photo taken during a recent R. A. F. raid on shipping and small craft in Boulogne Harbour

Photo taken during a recent R. A. F. raid on shipping and small craft in Boulogne Harbour
Photo taken during a recent R.A.F. raid on shipping and small craft in Boulogne Harbour. Direct hits can be seen and fires are starting in dockside buildings

Background imageBombing Collection: Picture taken from R. A. F. Bostons during attacks on 3-10-43

Picture taken from R. A. F. Bostons during attacks on 3-10-43
Picture taken from R.A.F. Bostons during attacks on 3-10-43

Background imageBombing Collection: Photograph taken during a daylight raid by 11 Douglas Bostons of No

Photograph taken during a daylight raid by 11 Douglas Bostons of No. 342 (Free French) Squadron RAF, on the power station at Chevilly-la-Rue, near Paris. 3rd October 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: Photograph taken during a daylight raid by Bostons of No

Photograph taken during a daylight raid by Bostons of No. 342 (Free French) Squadron RAF, on the power station at Chevilly-la-Rue, near Paris

Background imageBombing Collection: This was Hitlers HQ. Troops of the U.s First Army view remains of Hitler

This was Hitlers HQ. Troops of the U.s First Army view remains of Hitler
This was Hitlers HQ. Troops of the U.S First Army view remains of Hitlers headquarters, near Rodert, Germany, demolished by the retreating enemy a few days ago

Background imageBombing Collection: Aero Engine Factory Supplying Luftwaffe Blitzed By U. S. Fortresses

Aero Engine Factory Supplying Luftwaffe Blitzed By U. S. Fortresses
Aero Engine Factory Supplying Luftwaffe Blitzed By U.S. Fortresses

Background imageBombing Collection: Almost every bomb can be seen erupting in the heart of the target area at the Reims

Almost every bomb can be seen erupting in the heart of the target area at the Reims marshalling yards as U.S. Eight aF heavy bombers attacked on March 30th

Background imageBombing Collection: The wreaked highway bridges over the River Seine at Elbeuf, Airorafy of A. E. A. F

The wreaked highway bridges over the River Seine at Elbeuf, Airorafy of A. E. A. F
The wreaked highway bridges over the River Seine at Elbeuf, Airorafy of A.E.A.F. attacked them obliterating one completely and successfully cutting the other

Background imageBombing Collection: Troop-carrying aircraft of the Ninth Airforce flew thousands of paratroops

Troop-carrying aircraft of the Ninth Airforce flew thousands of paratroops and airborne units to Frances north coast

Background imageBombing Collection: Bostons attack Naval stores at Rennes. A reconnaissance photo of the target

Bostons attack Naval stores at Rennes. A reconnaissance photo of the target area taken some time after the Bostons attack

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. Bostons Attack Steelworks at Denain. This photo was taken during

R. A. F. Bostons Attack Steelworks at Denain. This photo was taken during
R.A.F. Bostons Attack Steelworks at Denain

Background imageBombing Collection: Reconnaissance photo showing damage caused on the approaches to the Viaduct D

Reconnaissance photo showing damage caused on the approaches to the Viaduct D Eauplet by bombs seen bursting in the photograph. 17th September 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Reims Rail Centre showing signs of recent attacks the rail marshalling yards at Reims

Reims Rail Centre showing signs of recent attacks the rail marshalling yards at Reims, northeast of Paris is seen just before the U.S. Eight aF heavies attacked it on 30th May 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: This picture shows wrecked highway bridge across the Seine at Mantes / Gassiccourt

This picture shows wrecked highway bridge across the Seine at Mantes / Gassiccourt
This picture shows wrecked highway bridge across the Seine at Mantes/Gassiccourt north-west of Paris which was attacked by A.E.A.F. aircraft recently

Background imageBombing Collection: Three spans of the bridge at St. Blois Denis in Northern France Lie twisted in the water

Three spans of the bridge at St. Blois Denis in Northern France Lie twisted in the water after the attack on June 11 by U.S. Eight aF heavy bombers

Background imageBombing Collection: The Battle for Normandy: A British soldier in Caen after its liberation

The Battle for Normandy: A British soldier in Caen after its liberation, gives a helping hand to an old lady amongst the scene of utter devastation

Background imageBombing Collection: The Battle for Normandy: A British soldier carries a little girl through the devastation

The Battle for Normandy: A British soldier carries a little girl through the devastation
The Battle for Normandy:A British soldier carries a little girl through the devastation of Caen after its liberation

Background imageBombing Collection: On Crete, the German bombing of the Heraklion aerodrome, near Candia

On Crete, the German bombing of the Heraklion aerodrome, near Candia, was followed by ground strafing by Messerschmitts. Shot down in flames by A.A. gunfire of a German troop carrying aircraft

Background imageBombing Collection: Fleet Air Arm Shatter Enemy Convoy. Picture taken from one of the attacking

Fleet Air Arm Shatter Enemy Convoy. Picture taken from one of the attacking Barracudas during a Fleet Air Arm strike on a southbound enemy convoy off the coast of Norway

Background imageBombing Collection: Blenheim aircraft of R. A. F. Mediterranean command delivers an attack from mast-high on an

Blenheim aircraft of R. A. F. Mediterranean command delivers an attack from mast-high on an
Blenheim aircraft of R.A.F. Mediterranean command delivers an attack from mast-high on an emery tanker off the coast of Tunisia recently though she was escorted by destroyer

Background imageBombing Collection: Hugging the shore and protected by a destroyer green and fight escort

Hugging the shore and protected by a destroyer green and fight escort, the German cruiser Prinz Eugen was sighted on Sunday evening May 17th steaming southwards along the Norwegian Coast

Background imageBombing Collection: A photograph taken during an air raid by De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IVs of No

A photograph taken during an air raid by De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IVs of No. 139 Squadron RAF on the locomotive sheds at Tours, France. Bombs burst across the railway track and engine sheds

Background imageBombing Collection: An extensive group of industrial buildings - including a weaving mill - near

An extensive group of industrial buildings - including a weaving mill - near the marshalling yards badly damaged. 27h March 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: On May 17th 1943, a Nazi convoy consisting of 6 supply ships and eight escorts

On May 17th 1943, a Nazi convoy consisting of 6 supply ships and eight escorts, was attacked by Beau-fighters of Coastal Command while steaming into north off Dutch Coast

Background imageBombing Collection: The Attack On Benghazi. In an air attack on Benghazi the most important port in

The Attack On Benghazi. In an air attack on Benghazi the most important port in Eastern Libya, considerable damage was done to shipping as seen from this photograph taken following the raid

Background imageBombing Collection: Addis Ababa after a visit by The Royal Air Force, a direct hit has been scored

Addis Ababa after a visit by The Royal Air Force, a direct hit has been scored on the hangers which can be seen to be well alight and burning fiercely. 17th February 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F Mitchells Attack Rotterdam Shipyard In Daylight. Escorted by Spitfires

R. A. F Mitchells Attack Rotterdam Shipyard In Daylight. Escorted by Spitfires
R.A.F Mitchells Attack Rotterdam Shipyard In Daylight. Escorted by Spitfires, Mitchell bombers of the R.A.F

Background imageBombing Collection: A salvo of bombs bursting on the concrete runway of Schipol Aerodrome, Amsterdam

A salvo of bombs bursting on the concrete runway of Schipol Aerodrome, Amsterdam. Of the 22 aircraft on the ground 10 are obviously damaged (to the right the main buildings)

Background imageBombing Collection: Second Great Fire of London. Down! Down! hurtled thousands upon thousands of his

Second Great Fire of London. Down! Down! hurtled thousands upon thousands of his incendiary bombs! St. Pauls Cathedral was the centre of his target. 29th December 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: An enemy ammunition dump in the Middle East accurately bombed by the R. A. F

An enemy ammunition dump in the Middle East accurately bombed by the R. A. F
An enemy ammunition dump in the Middle East accurately bombed by the R.A.F. The dump contains thousands of bombs hidden under camel thorn far out in the desert

Background imageBombing Collection: Fires rage in Somalia, Gobwen aerodrome in Middle East, desert after air strikes by R. A

Fires rage in Somalia, Gobwen aerodrome in Middle East, desert after air strikes by R. A
Fires rage in Somalia, Gobwen aerodrome in Middle East, desert after air strikes by R.A.F aircrafts during Second World War. 8th March 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: This photo was taken during a recent daylight sweep over Northern France

This photo was taken during a recent daylight sweep over Northern France and shows bomb bursts in the area previously badly badly wrecked by the patent slip in the tidal basin

Background imageBombing Collection: Damaged and sunk light cruisers and destroyers can be seen through the shadow

Damaged and sunk light cruisers and destroyers can be seen through the shadow and smoke caused by the burning 8" cruiser. 17th December 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: Flak over Brest. Tracer from German anti-aircraft gun fire depicted in a photo bomb image

Flak over Brest. Tracer from German anti-aircraft gun fire depicted in a photo bomb image taken during the raid on Port Militaire, Brest, France. Circa 5th January 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: A photograph taken during the heaviest air raid of the war on Lorient, France

A photograph taken during the heaviest air raid of the war on Lorient, France

Background imageBombing Collection: A photograph taken from a Handley Page Hailfax of No. 427 Squadron RCAF during a major

A photograph taken from a Handley Page Hailfax of No. 427 Squadron RCAF during a major night raid by a mixed force of 128 aircraft on the German submarine base at Lorient, France

Background imageBombing Collection: German shells landing on Route 6 beyond Arce. 6th June 1944

German shells landing on Route 6 beyond Arce. 6th June 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Monte Cassino monastery during bombing attack by Allied Flying Fortresses

Monte Cassino monastery during bombing attack by Allied Flying Fortresses. 21st February 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Aircraft of Coastal Command destroyed five U-boats in ten days during a period of

Aircraft of Coastal Command destroyed five U-boats in ten days during a period of intensive submarine activity in the Atlantic

Background imageBombing Collection: This picture was taken at an RAF Lancaster Bomber station during the attack of 23rd -24th

This picture was taken at an RAF Lancaster Bomber station during the attack of 23rd -24th March 1944 on the German city of Berlin when over 2, 500 tons of bombs were dropped

Background imageBombing Collection: A pilot of an RAF Wellington plane and his crew attacked the Macchi Factory at Varese

A pilot of an RAF Wellington plane and his crew attacked the Macchi Factory at Varese near the Swiss Frontier and flew their Wellington bomber 500 miles back to base on one engine

Background imageBombing Collection: Picture taken at an RAF Bomber Command Station. Loaded bomb trains are leaving the dumps

Picture taken at an RAF Bomber Command Station. Loaded bomb trains are leaving the dumps
Picture taken at an RAF Bomber Command Station

Background imageBombing Collection: Aircraft in very great strength attacked the German city of Nuremberg on 30th - 31st

Aircraft in very great strength attacked the German city of Nuremberg on 30th - 31st March 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Canadians and Australian Air crew who took part in a bombing raid on Berlin

Canadians and Australian Air crew who took part in a bombing raid on Berlin



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