Daily Archives: September 3, 2015


In Pictures: Aerial WWII shots reveal the bombing of Hong Kong by the U.S. 14th Air Force

The three photos below are from the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. They show scenes from an aerial reconnaissance flight after a raid on Hong Kong during WWII. Often, after a bombing mission, one lucky pilot would remain in the vicinity in an attempt to survey the damage to targets. The pilot would then report back to command. The initial Japanese attack on […]