War damage in Sicily, Italy after bombings done by USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) 86th Fighter Bomber Group airplanes during World War II. The American flags at a harbor after the capture of Sicily. Bombed out buildings. Bulldozers clear a street. Smoke comes out of a barrel pulled behind a vehicle along a street. Wrecked Italian equipment. Wrecked harbor facilities and ships.
USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) 86th Fighter Bomber Group airplanes bomb Sicily, Italy during World War II. Aerial view of Sicily. Smoke billows up from explosions done by USAAF A-36 Invader bombers. An aircraft strafes roads.
Airfield damage in Sicily, Italy, from Allied "Operation Husky" and associated bombings by USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) 86th Fighter Bomber Group airplanes during World War II. A U.S. soldier inspects wreckage of enemy airplanes on captured Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily. Wrecked aircraft include: Fiat G 50 fighter bomber from 378° squadriglia; A Macchi 202, Breda built XII sr AS belonging to 91° squadriglia, 10° gruppo, 4° stormo ct. (The 91° squadriglia was commanded by ten. Mecatti. 4° stormo ct was based in three airstrips in the "Piana di Catania" and fought fiercely and bravely against Allied air offensive just before and during "Operation Husky.") U.S.soldier removes long ammunition belt from an airplane. The soldiers inspect airplanes in a hangar,One of the German fighter planes in the hangar has a painted picture of "Minnie Mouse", riding atop a bomb, and wielding a battle axe. Close up of the picture is shown.
Several United States aircraft C-47 in flight to Sicily, Italy. Military transport C-47 aircraft in formation over water. Squadron of C-47 flies to Sicily for the Allied Invasion in World War II. Aerial view of land and beach below.
Allied Invasion of Sicily, Italy during World War II. United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) B-24 Liberator heavy bomber aircraft fly in formation. American pilot in the cockpit. Aerial view of coastline of Sicily. B-24s drop bombs and strafe coastline installations. Bombs burst on coastline and explosions occur. Aerial view of the terrain.
Allied invasion of Sicily, Italy in World War II. Numerous U.S. Naval utility vessels, including tugs and other boats are seen tied up in the harbor at Palermo, Sicily, Italy, during World War 2.. American flags are displayed on the boats. Monte-Pellegrino is clearly visible in the background.