The Snapshots in Time Collection

Bomb Damage Assessment Photograph, Southwest Pacific Area — 312th Bombardment Group

Bomb Damage Assessment Photograph, Southwest Pacific Area — 312th Bombardment Group

This aerial photograph captures the aftermath of a low-level bombing strike in the Southwest Pacific, attributed to the 312th Bombardment Group. Flying A-20 Havoc and A-26 Invader light bombers, the 312th struck Japanese airfields, supply depots, and troop concentrations throughout New Guinea and the Philippines. Photographs such as this served as visual confirmation of mission results for group intelligence records. Project: 218562