Damaged tail of a German Dornier Do 217 bomber, ETO, February 1943
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Photograph. Damaged tail of a German Dornier Do 217 bomber. Translation of official German caption on photo reverse: "After a successful night mission against the British Isle, this Do 217 was rammed by a British fighter on its return flight. While the Brit plunged, burning, into the sea, the Do 217, despite a twisted right propeller, wrecked motor nacelle, torn fuselage and destroyed tail assembly, was able to make it back to its home base. Channel coast, 12/2/43." English Channel. 12 February 1943
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02/12/1943
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
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Air bases--German--Europe
Air warfare--Europe