The 483rd Bomb Group Archive

Mission

Mission 56

26 July 1944 · Wiener Neustadt aircraft factory

Date
26 July 1944
Target as printed
Vienna, Austria Wiener Neustadt aircraft factory
Aircraft lost
none recorded
Sources
assoc-mission-summary (row 56)

Target

The target on other days

Bombing Of Wiener Neustadt, Austria, 24 May 44.
Bombing Of Wiener Neustadt, Austria, 24 May 44.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05005-116241AC
BEFORE: Photo reconnaissance reveals repairs under way (arrows) at Wiener Neustadt
BEFORE: Photo reconnaissance reveals repairs under way (arrows) at Wiener NeustadtNational Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A04839-26625AC
Vertical of Wiener Neustadt Aircraft Plant, Germany taken 5 Feb 44, shows repairs since mission of 2 Nov 1943: New taxi strip (1) final assembly plant enlarged and roof rebuilt (2), bomb wreckage cleared but no repair (3), shed removed(4) roof
Vertical of Wiener Neustadt Aircraft Plant, Germany taken 5 Feb 44, shows repairs since mission of 2 Nov 1943: New taxi strip (1) final assembly plant enlarged and roof rebuilt (2), bomb wreckage cleared but no repair (3), shed removed(4) roofNational Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05017-50523AC
During the Wiener Neustadt bombing attack of 8/13/43, (9th U.S. AAF) bomb bursts are seen on the Henschel and Sohn Werks, left center, and on the Steyr-Daimler Puch A.G. The latter is now reported to be engaged in the manufacture of parts used
During the Wiener Neustadt bombing attack of 8/13/43, (9th U.S. AAF) bomb bursts are seen on the Henschel and Sohn Werks, left center, and on the Steyr-Daimler Puch A.G. The latter is now reported to be engaged in the manufacture of parts usedNational Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05006-24791AC
BEFORE- (A) Wiener Neustadt Flegzengwerke, ME-109 factory; (b) Henschel & Sohn Werk, engineering; (C) Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G. aircraft parts.
BEFORE- (A) Wiener Neustadt Flegzengwerke, ME-109 factory; (b) Henschel & Sohn Werk, engineering; (C) Steyr-Daimler-Puch A.G. aircraft parts.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05008-25676AC
This is a photograph of the Weiner-Neustadt aircraft plant near Vienna, taken from a Flying Fortress before the bombs began to fall on the Messerschmitt works during the raid of November 2.
This is a photograph of the Weiner-Neustadt aircraft plant near Vienna, taken from a Flying Fortress before the bombs began to fall on the Messerschmitt works during the raid of November 2.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05012-25975AC
These bombs have just left the bomb bays of heavy bombers of the U.S. Army 15th AF and are about to fall on one of the most important aircraft production centers in Europe, the Wiener Neustadt plant which turns out ME-109 fighter planes
These bombs have just left the bomb bays of heavy bombers of the U.S. Army 15th AF and are about to fall on one of the most important aircraft production centers in Europe, the Wiener Neustadt plant which turns out ME-109 fighter planesNational Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05019-50681AC
Target, hits, and bombers - they're all plainly in the picture - made while a formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the U.S. Army 15th AF dropped a deadly load of bombs on the important Nazi aircraft factory at Weiner Neustadt, south of Vienna, Austria.
Target, hits, and bombers - they're all plainly in the picture - made while a formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the U.S. Army 15th AF dropped a deadly load of bombs on the important Nazi aircraft factory at Weiner Neustadt, south of Vienna, Austria.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05020-50687AC
These bombs are on their way to blast the Weiner Neustadt aircraft works near Vienna in a raid on November 2.
These bombs are on their way to blast the Weiner Neustadt aircraft works near Vienna in a raid on November 2.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05016-26668AC
Two members of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crew "hit the silk" after their bomber is hit by flak over the aircraft assembly plant at Wiener-Neustadt, Austria. Shortly after the picture was made the rest of the crew bailed out and the plane
Two members of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crew "hit the silk" after their bomber is hit by flak over the aircraft assembly plant at Wiener-Neustadt, Austria. Shortly after the picture was made the rest of the crew bailed out and the planeNational Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05048-51120AC
Shadows, Cast By Vapor Trails From Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses"Of The 15Th Air Force, Attacking The Aircraft Factory At Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Have Been Caught By The Camera In This Unusual Photograph. Smoke And Dust Rise From The Target Area. 23
Shadows, Cast By Vapor Trails From Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortresses"Of The 15Th Air Force, Attacking The Aircraft Factory At Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Have Been Caught By The Camera In This Unusual Photograph. Smoke And Dust Rise From The Target Area. 23National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A05022-62204AC
Interior of Wiener Neustadt Factory shows ME-109s on assembly line. This picture was probably taken before the plant was damaged on 2 November 1943.
Interior of Wiener Neustadt Factory shows ME-109s on assembly line. This picture was probably taken before the plant was damaged on 2 November 1943.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A19944-50269AC

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