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RAYO BASE , RETALHULEU, GUATEMALA
RAYO BASE , RETALHULEU, GUATEMALA
Picture of Rayo Base, Parking Zone C-46

Rayo Base, Parking Zone C-46

OPERATION LOBO is the name of an attack on a convoy. It was attacked by 6 B-26 aircrafts
T-34 Soviet ""STALIN" Tanks Advancing under Fire

OPERATION LOBO is the name of an attack on a convoy of 34 vehicles (made up of trucks, buses, jeeps, T-34 tanks) that were advancing towards the position known as RED BEACH. It was attacked by 6 B-26 aircrafts, which was completely destroyed on April 18, 1961. The painting on the left is a depiction of that attack. The photo on the right was obtained when the attack happened.

Aftereffect of the B46 Attack
Aftermath of the B46 Attack

Aftermath of the B46 Attack

B-26 plane shot down at Playa Giron

B-26 plane shot down at Playa Giron, Castro soldiers and militiamen examine their remains.

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