The Snapshots in Time Collection

Low-Level Bombing Attack on a Pacific Village, 312th Bomb Group Combat Photograph

Low-Level Bombing Attack on a Pacific Village, 312th Bomb Group Combat Photograph

This wartime photograph captures a low-level bombing attack on a Pacific village, likely taken by an airman of the 312th Bomb Group during operations in New Guinea or the Philippines. Streams of small bombs descend toward the target as a fresh explosion erupts among the buildings below. The 312th, known as the 'Roarin' 20's,' flew A-20 Havoc and A-26 Invader light bombers on daring low-altitude strikes against Japanese airfields, shipping, and troop concentrations throughout the Southwest Pacific campaign. Project: 218561