| Place | Europe: Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK13183 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Nijmegen, Germany. C. 1944-10. Six RAF Spitfire pilots of 2nd Tactical Air Force share in ...
Description
Nijmegen, Germany. C. 1944-10. Six RAF Spitfire pilots of 2nd Tactical Air Force share in shooting down the first German jet propelled aircraft over Nijmegen on the afternoon of 1944-10-05. The aircraft, an Me 262, was hit several times and dived straight into the ground. An RAF officer examined pieces of the wreckage of the Me 262.