The 483rd Bomb Group Archive

Mission

Mission 98

23 September 1944 · Brux synthetic oil refinery

Date
23 September 1944
Target as printed
Brux, Czechoslovakia oil refinery
Aircraft lost
none recorded
Sources
assoc-mission-summary (row 98)

Target

Photographs and loss sheets of this mission

One formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses circles enemy installations in region of Brux, Czechoslavakia. Another is coming up as they attacked it on Sept 23, 1944.
One formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses circles enemy installations in region of Brux, Czechoslavakia. Another is coming up as they attacked it on Sept 23, 1944. · 23 September 1944National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A26590-3A26590

The target on other days

Bombing of Brux, Germany, 12 May 44.
Bombing of Brux, Germany, 12 May 44. · 12 May 1944National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A26603-116643AC
Brux, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia (Germany) synthetic oil plant.
Brux, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia (Germany) synthetic oil plant.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A26607-51296AC
Bombing of Synthetic Oil Plant at Brux, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia.
Bombing of Synthetic Oil Plant at Brux, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A26608-51563AC
SYNTHETIC PLANT AT BRUX---Black smoke from the many fires started in the synthetic oil plant at Brux belches skyward as U.S. Eighth AAF heavy bombers launched a heavy attack there 12 May 44. A huge explosion was reported during the height of the
SYNTHETIC PLANT AT BRUX---Black smoke from the many fires started in the synthetic oil plant at Brux belches skyward as U.S. Eighth AAF heavy bombers launched a heavy attack there 12 May 44. A huge explosion was reported during the height of the · 12 May 1944National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A26609-51682AC
LARGE OIL PLANT HIT---This picture this taken a few minutes before American heavy bombers of the U.S. Eighth Air Force attacked the synthetic oil plant at Brux, about 40 miles northwest of Prague on 12 May 44. This plant was reported to be the
LARGE OIL PLANT HIT---This picture this taken a few minutes before American heavy bombers of the U.S. Eighth Air Force attacked the synthetic oil plant at Brux, about 40 miles northwest of Prague on 12 May 44. This plant was reported to be the · 12 May 1944National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A26587-116642AC
Lead Crew On Bombing Missions To Brux, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Beside A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Mercy's Madhouse'. 358th Bomb Squadron, 303Rd Bomb Group, England. 12 September 1944.
Lead Crew On Bombing Missions To Brux, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Beside A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Mercy's Madhouse'. 358th Bomb Squadron, 303Rd Bomb Group, England. 12 September 1944. · 12 September 1944National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A10014-A61588AC
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses Of The 15Th AF Leave A Pattern Of Vapor Trails Behind Them As They Head For The Oil Refineries At Brux, Czechoslavakia, In A Continued And Successful Effort To Destroy The Hun'S Oil Supply. Italy.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses Of The 15Th AF Leave A Pattern Of Vapor Trails Behind Them As They Head For The Oil Refineries At Brux, Czechoslavakia, In A Continued And Successful Effort To Destroy The Hun'S Oil Supply. Italy.National Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A23049-60032AC
Photograph of S/Sgt. Victor A. LaBruno
Photograph of S/Sgt. Victor A. LaBrunoNational Archives Catalog (RG 342-FH) · U.S. Air Force photograph 342-FH-3A46755-1400

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