Vohwinkel

Vohwinkel

Photo 1 is a vertical aerial photograph of Vohwinkel. The left side of the image is obscured by explosions but there is a great deal of detail visible elsewhere.
Photo 2 is a vertical aerial photograph of an unidentified location. The image is very clear and shows a cluster of bombs exploding.

1944-12-31

Two b/w photographs on an album page

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PThomasAF20040026

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1365 MEW 31.12.44//8”-20000’ 092° 1445 VOHWINKEL Dr
IHC4000IN-10GP5000T.4USA 250DT IFRGS C37SECS [missing words]1.149

31/12/1944. Vohwinkel.
A daylight attack in progress on this target. Time 14-45. Heading 092o. Bomb load 1 by HC4000lb, 10 by GP500DT, and 4 by 250lb bombs. Aircraft D-Dog of 149 Squadron.

A number of bombs bursting & bomb craters can be seen on this unidentified aerial photograph. The target, apparently a factory, can be seen with a great deal of damage done.

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