U.S. Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force, VIII Fighter Command operations in Germany during World War II. 18 April 1944: 1st Lieutenant RR Withers of the 356th Fighter Group 360th Squadron attacks ground targets. The U.S. aircraft in flight amidst clouds. He strafes a German locomotive. Smoke rises from the burning train. The wrecked locomotive amidst trees.
U.S. Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force, VIII Fighter Command operations in Germany during World War II. 18 April 1944: Lieutenant Norman of the 355th Fighter Group 355th Squadron attacks ground targets. He strafes a German train, marshaling yards, and a military truck convoy. Smoke from the wrecked train. The bombed marshalling yards and burning trucks.
U.S. Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force, VIII Fighter Command operations in Germany during World War II. 20 April 1944: Captain Kurtz of the 355th Fighter Group 354th Squadron attacks ground targets. He strafes a German factory. Buildings and sheds at the factory. Captain Kurts attacks a German aircraft in a hangar. The aircraft explodes. Smoke due to the explosion.
U.S. Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force, VIII Fighter Command operations in Germany during World War II. 22 April 1944: Lieutenant RA Rann of the 356th Fighter Group 359th Squadron attacks ground targets. Lt. Rann attacks German trains and a factory. Buildings and sheds at the factory. Smoke rises from the burning passenger train. Trees on either side of the tracks.
U.S. Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force, VIII Fighter Command operations in Germany during World War II. 24 April 1944: Captain Woody of the 355th Fighter Group 354th Squadron attacks 5 German Luftwaffe Messerschmitt (ME) 109 fighter aircraft. The U.S. aircraft in flight amidst clouds. The ME 109s in flight. Captain Woody attacks the German aircraft. A ME 109 is hit, descends towards the ground. Other ME 109s in flight.
German General presents "Iron Cross" for bravery to German Antiaircraft crew members in Germany.One soldier marches forward from the formation. General bestows him with "Iron Cross and shakes his hands.Other soldiers salute General.Awarded soldier is congratulated by General and fellow crew members.1944. (World War II period).
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