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FAB-5000

Soviet flight armourers prepare a5-ton bomb (FAB-5000)to fit to the suspension of a Pe-8 bomber(in background).This type of bomb was first used during a nightraid on April 28, 1943 - on Konigsberg.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://ww2incolor.com/gallery/soviet-forces/48090/fab-5000

This is a quite famous photo with the only strategical bomber of Soviet air force.

Would not like to be on the receiving end…