Wrecked Army Air Corps B-17C (serial # 40-2074) bomber near Hangar 5 at Hickam Air Field, following the end of the Japanese raid. This plane, piloted by Captain Raymond T. Swenson, was one of those that arrived during the raid after flying in from California. It was hit by a strafing attack after landing and burned in half.
Note bicycle parked by the plane. Pith helmet by the case in the left foreground indicates that the photographer was Tai Sing Loo.
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May 20, 2009
U.S. Navy
U.S. National Archives
Wrecked Army Air Corps B-17 B-17C bomber Hangar 5 Hickam Air Field Japanese raid plane Captain Raymond T. Swenson California burned December 7th 1941 Japan American America USA
