Chronology of World War II

Monday, December 13

US B-26 Blowing Up Over Amsterdam


US B-26 Blowing Up Over Amsterdam
Captain Ray Sandford's ship, B-26 'Hell's Fury' 131625 YA-R, going down on a mission to Amsterdam Schiphol Airfield in Holland. Right side of photo shows the left engine and nacelle on fire after blowing off the left wing. Seconds later the entire ship blew up. This photo taken by Tech. Sergeant Willaim Lynch while flying with Flight Officer Barney Wasowicz.