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Original World War II booklet titled “The Destruction of Germany: As Seen on the Trolley Mission – May 1945.” Published by the Public Relations Office of the 44th Bombardment Group (Heavy), Shipdham, Norfolk, England, in May 1945.
This scarce wartime publication was produced for members of the 44th Bombardment Group following VE Day and documents the destruction of Germany through original aerial photographs and narrative text. It includes images of B-24 Liberator bombing missions, bomb damage, rail yards, industrial targets, Cologne Cathedral, and a map of the Trolley Mission routes through Germany and occupied Europe.
Condition:
* Original 1945 publication (not a reproduction)
* Complete with original staples
* Covers show moderate to heavy wear, creasing, edge and corner wear, and small tears
* Interior pages have age toning, wrinkles, and page staining/discoloration, including purple transfer staining on several pages
* Staples show light surface rust
* No missing pages noted
A scarce piece of WWII USAAF and Eighth Air Force history that would make an excellent addition to any military, aviation, or WWII paper memorabilia collection.
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