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B-26 Marauders west of Velletri

This picture, snapped on a mission by Martin B-26 Marauders against a German troop concentration west of Velletri, shows a narrow escape by one of the medium bombers from the explosives of its own formation. The near accident resulted when the plane's pilot found himself out of position going over the target. Fragmentation or anti-personnel bombs appear to be falling directly on and all around the lone Marauder. At top is visible one of the rod-like frames that hold the frag clusters together before their release. Below can be seen Lake di Nemi, near Genzano, Italy.