Monument to American airmen in Slané

B-17G Crash Event Description







On March 2, 1945, 1232 bombers from the USAAF 8th Air Force (Fortresses and Liberators) took off, accompanied by 774 escorting fighter planes (Mustangs and Thunderbolts). They were headed for Germany, where they were supposed to destroy several fuel plants. About 200 German aircraft from IX took off in resistance. Fliegerkorps. The air battle took place over Saxony and several clashes…
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