Down In Flames

GrauGeist · Jan 26, 2014

take a look at the smoke and flames...my first impression was the photographer took the shot as the plane passed directly overhead.

But if the plane was in a steep dive, then the angle of the smoke and flames would be correct for that situation.

Njaco · May 20, 2014

Wildcat · May 21, 2014

Extraordinary pictures!

Capt. Vick · May 21, 2014

Holy cow!!!!

GrauGeist · Jun 17, 2014

Caption for the photo:

The moment before a Blenheim bomber from No 21. Squadron crashes into the sea, having clipped its wing on the mast of the ship it was attacking, 16th June 1941. Low level attacks on shipping were a high priority at this time but exceptionally hazardous.

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vikingBerserker · Jun 17, 2014

DAM that B-17!

Torch · Jun 17, 2014

Wow unbelievable pics!!!!

Njaco · Jun 17, 2014

GrauGeist said:
Caption for the photo:

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Sergeant E A R R Leaver's aircraft, V6034 'YH-D', can be seen (left) spinning out of control after hitting the ship's mast during his attack. The 21 year- old pilot and his crew, Sergeant I Overheu and Sergeant J Phelps, were all killed, although the "squealer" (a vessel equipped with radio to warn enemy shipping of impending aerial attack) was sunk.