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On the 4th August 1943 Marauders of the U. S. 8th Air Force rounded off ten days of
On the 4th August 1943 Marauders of the U.S. 8th Air Force rounded off ten days of attacks on German installations in France by leaving the shipyard at La Trait in flames.
(Picture) Bombs landing on the ways adjoining the landing slips, escorted and covered by Spitfires, the B.26s delivered the attack without loss.
13th August 1943
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Normandie, North-western France
France
Media ID 21889800
© Mirrorpix
1943 Aerial Aerials Bombing Bombings France View Views Air Raid
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 4th of August, 1943, during World War II. It captures a significant moment when Marauders of the U. S. 8th Air Force concluded their ten-day assault on German installations in France by setting ablaze the shipyard at La Trait. The image showcases bombs landing precisely on the ways adjoining the landing slips, as Spitfires escort and provide cover for the B-26s carrying out this daring attack without any losses. The photograph offers a unique aerial perspective that allows viewers to witness firsthand the intensity and devastation caused by these bombings. The scene is filled with tension and power as smoke billows up from the burning shipyard, contrasting against an otherwise serene landscape below. Transporting us back to one of history's most turbulent eras, this picture serves as a poignant reminder of Europe's wartime struggles during the forties. It encapsulates not only moments of conflict but also displays remarkable military precision and strategic planning. As we reflect upon this image, it evokes emotions ranging from awe at human ingenuity to somber contemplation about war's consequences. This print stands as a testament to those who fought bravely in World War II while reminding us of our duty to preserve peace for future generations.
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