File:Brücke Bullay Luftaufnahme 1945.jpg
Aerial post-strike photo of the of the two-deck, rail and road bridge at Bullay, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, which crossed the Moselle river. The bridge was destroyed by a flight of four Republic P-47D Thunderbolts of the 368th Fighter Group, USAAF, on 10 February 1945. The bridge was reopened on 24 April 1947 and is still in use today.
Original caption:"Ninth AF 2nd Phase Interpretation Report US10/D 717 LOCALITY: BULLAY RAIL ROAD BRIDGE SORTIE: US 15/4151-500e-05 14 Feb 45, 1315A COVER: The target is covered on prints of good quality, which are partially cloud obscured. STATEMENT: The second span from the west bank of the river has collapsed into the river blocking both rail and road traffic via this bridge. ACTIVITY: Comparative cover of 2.2.45 shows two wagons on the through line to BERNKASTEL and this cover shows their position unchanged indicating that this line is not in use. No activity is noted. 20th P. I. D. at Hq. 10th P. G."
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Taken on 14 February 1945
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U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency
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Original caption:"Ninth AF 2nd Phase Interpretation Report US10/D 717 LOCALITY: BULLAY RAIL ROAD BRIDGE SORTIE: US 15/4151-500e-05 14 Feb 45, 1315A COVER: The target is covered on prints of good quality, which are partially cloud obscured. STATEMENT: The second span from the west bank of the river has collapsed into the river blocking both rail and road traffic via this bridge. ACTIVITY: Comparative cover of 2.2.45 shows two wagons on the through line to BERNKASTEL and this cover shows their position unchanged indicating that this line is not in use. No activity is noted. 20th P. I. D. at Hq. 10th P. G."
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