SUK13958 Accession Number: SUK13958

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Pforzheim, Germany. 1945-02-23/24. Two RAF Bomber Command heavies silhouetted against dense clouds of smoke during the air assault on the night of 1945-02-23/24 on the important industrial and transport centre of Pforzheim, south-east of Karlsrube. This picture is an extract from a film made by the RAF Film Production Unit during the attack. The white cascade is caused by glowing target indicators.

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Accession Number
SUK13958
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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