12^th AIR FORCE

57^th BOMB WING

340^th BOMB GROUP (M)

MISSION FEBRUARY 23, 1945

486^th and 489^th Squadrons February 23, 1945

Photo Credit: Herman Voss

San Felice (Lavis), Italy today

B-25s Flying Brenner Pass- Google Earth Video Animation!!!

57^th Bomb Wing History “Battle of Brenner Pass” (53 mb-right mouse button save-as file) A must read 114 page booklet with great photos describing the history and strategy of the 57^th Bomb Wing and 340^th Bomb Group from July 1944 to May 1945 (Operations Strangle and Bingo). The Germans could repair track in a day and bridges in about one week! (Credit to Herman Voss and Dan Setzer)

Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini at the Brenner Pass 1940 YouTube

486^th BS Mission sheet credit: Herman Voss

Feb 23, 1945

486^th A few minor flak wounds were experienced. The Brenner is a hot area and causes much worry by the crews.