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Damage from a 5 pound practice bomb to the aircraft hanger at Molesworth

The damage from a 5 pound Royal Air Force practice bomb to the floor of the aircraft hanger at Molesworth on July 4th, 1944. A U.S. quarter coin shows perspective on the approximaely 1 foot wide hole. The bomb was accidentially dropped by the RAF during a nighttime practice bombing sortie intended for a target field about 15 miles away. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
VIRIN: 080208-F-1342R-003.JPG
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