1943 ⟶ Second Raid on Schweinfurt: High Bomber Losses

229 of 292 B-17s reached the target in the Second Raid on Sc...
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💣 The Thousand Bomber Raid on Cologne

"The Thousand Bomber Raid" on Cologne, revealing new area bombing techniques.⟶
The Thousand Bomber Raid on Cologne (1942)
CologneBombing RaidStrategic BombingAir WarfareRAFArea BombingGermanyWorld War II

💥 Second Raid on Schweinfurt: High Bomber Losses

229 of 292 B-17s reached the target in the Second Raid on Schweinfurt. Losses are so heavy that the long range daylight bombing campaign is suspended until the bombers can be escorted by P-51 fighters.⟶
Second Raid on Schweinfurt: High Bomber Losses (1943)
SchweinfurtBombing RaidUSAAFStrategic BombingAir War over GermanyP-51 Mustang

🛬 Allied Bombers Suffer Heavy Losses in Schweinfurt–Regensburg Mission

Heavy loss of Allied bombers in the Schweinfurt–Regensburg mission.⟶
Allied Bombers Suffer Heavy Losses in Schweinfurt–Regensburg Mission (1943)
Strategic BombingSchweinfurtRegensburgAir WarUSAAFRAFGermanyBomber CommandWar

✅ Big Week Bombing Campaign Concludes

The "Big Week" bombing campaign comes to a successful conclusion; the American P-51 Mustang fighter with its long range proves invaluable in protecting American bombers over Germany.⟶
Big Week Bombing Campaign Concludes (1944)
strategic bombingAllied air campaignGermanyP-51 Mustangfighter escortindustrial targets