Chronology of World War II

Thursday, April 19th

B-17G Fortresses of the 546th Bomb Squadron

B-17G Fortresses of the 546th Bomb Squadron — B-17G Fortresses of the 546th Bomb Squadron drop their loads on the rail yards at Elsterwerda, Germany, April 19 1945. Note the smoke marker dropped by the lead aircraft signaling the remaining aircraft to drop their bombs

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