The bombers began their long torpedo runs at 800 feet altitude, and two were lost before they could release.

The bomber snapped out of the turn and began a slow turn to the right.

Gathering momentum, the huge bomber was beginning a roll.

The cloud over the target ruined the German bomb run, and some bombers began the return trip with their loads still on board.

When the bombers began their attack at 0430, Allied anti-aircraft guns immediately opened fire.

Then the bomber began moving at right angles to its former path.

At 20:47, the torpedo bombers began their attack descent through the clouds.

Apart from everything else, Russian bombers were now airborne and beginning to pound the areas ahead.

When Barber hit its left engine, the bomber began to trail heavy black smoke.

Then a bomb went off too early, and the injured bomber began to talk.