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A Canadian Photographic Reconnaissance pilot examines a picture of Hamburg
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A Canadian Photographic Reconnaissance pilot examines a picture of Hamburg
A Canadian Photographic Reconnaissance pilot examines a picture of Hamburg. Picture taken 30th August 1943.
The Allied bombing of Hamburg during World War II included numerous attacks on civilians and civic infrastructure. As a large city and industrial centre, Hamburgs shipyards, U-boat pens, and the Hamburg-Harburg area oil refineries were attacked throughout the war.
As part of a sustained campaign of strategic bombing during World War II, the attack during the last week of July 1943, code named Operation Gomorrah, created one of the largest firestorms raised by the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces in World War II, killing an estimated 58, 000 civilians and wounding 180, 000 more in Hamburg, and virtually destroying most of the city.
Picture taken 30th August 1943
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21903219
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1943 Aerial Photograph Reconnaissance Examine Examining
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A Canadian Photographic Reconnaissance pilot examines a picture of Hamburg, capturing the devastating aftermath of one of the most destructive bombing campaigns in World War II. Taken on August 30th, 1943, this poignant image reveals the grim reality faced by both civilians and military personnel during this tumultuous period. Hamburg, as a major industrial center and home to strategic targets such as shipyards and oil refineries, was repeatedly targeted by Allied forces throughout the war. The attack known as Operation Gomorrah, carried out during the last week of July 1943, unleashed an inferno that engulfed the city in flames. This merciless assault resulted in an estimated 58,000 civilian deaths and left another 180,000 wounded. In this photograph, we witness a moment frozen in time—a brave reconnaissance pilot meticulously examining every detail captured from above. With a map spread before him and aerial photographs at hand, he contemplates not only his next mission but also the immense human suffering caused by these bombings. This print serves as a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and prompts us to reflect on the profound impact it had on individuals and communities alike. It stands as a testament to those who risked their lives for our freedom while bearing witness to history's darkest moments.
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