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British Air Ministry photographs - Reconaissance pictures of Cologne damages

Auction 1098 - overview Cologne
01.12.2017, 14:00 - Photography
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
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British Air Ministry photographs

Reconaissance pictures of Cologne damages
1942/43

5 vintage gelatin silver prints. From 28 x 34.5 cm to 40.5 x 50.5 cm. Each print with text sheet, thereon typewritten date and detailed notes on the subject, affixed to the verso, 2 prints additionally with 'Ministry of Information. Photograph Division' stamp on the verso.

Three aerial photographs show the devastation of Cologne's city centre following the bombardments of the Royal Air Force from 30th/31st May 1942, 28th/29th June 1943 and 3rd/4th July 1943. Two further shots show the installation of an aerial camera on a "mosquito" aircraft as well as a pilot evaluating information from the aerial reconnaissance photos of another German city.