Trolley Missions
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Trolley Missions
Description
The Trolley Missions were flown after VE Day for ground crews to see the outcome of their efforts after 29 months of combat. Many were at Shipdham for the duration of war, working around the clock to get planes and bombs ready to hit hte continent, but they'd never seen the impacts of those efforts.
The Trolley Missions were half-day "sightseeing" tours of the continent - flown by aircrews, carrying ground crews instead of bombs - to view the extent of the destruction. These photos were captured on one such flight.
The Trolley Missions were half-day "sightseeing" tours of the continent - flown by aircrews, carrying ground crews instead of bombs - to view the extent of the destruction. These photos were captured on one such flight.
Collection Items
The Destruction of Germany as Seen on the Trolley Mission, May 194525-page book capturing all the destruction seen while on the Trolley Mission. Click to view PDF.
Local paper from the war, "Yanks" say thanks with Liberator Joyride"
Inside a B-24 waist during a Trolley Mission
Three airmen with parachute harnesses on, one man on crutches, Trolley Missions
Rhine River After VE Day_Two Bridges Destroyed
Rhine River After VE Day_Two Bombed Bridges and Church (Looks a Bit like Wesel)
Rhine River After VE Day, Sunken Barge and Two Bombed Bridges
Rhine River After VE Day, Steep Bank on Side of River
Rhine River After VE Day, Something Destroyed in Middle of River
Rhine River After VE Day, Small Town
Rhine River After VE Day, Small Town on River
Rhine River After VE Day, Road Junction, Town at Center
Rhine River After VE Day, Marshalling Yards, Town Beside
Rhine River After VE Day_Marshalling Yards and Very Ornate Building, Maybe Train Station
Rhine River After VE Day_Marshalling yards and Church
Rhine River After VE Day, Large-scale Destruction in a Town
Rhine River After VE Day, Larger City, Visible Bomb Damage
Rhine River After VE Day, Large Marshalling Yards
Rhine River After VE Day, Large City, Focal Point on Church
Rhine River After VE Day, Large City, Bombed Bridge
Rhine River After VE Day, Industrial Area
Rhine River After VE Day, Industrial Area Along River
Rhine River After VE Day, Destroyed Marshalling Yards
Rhine River After VE Day, Destroyed Bridge Beside Town
Rhine River After VE Day, Dense Town with Bomb Damage
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