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Air raid damage done to the Dockland area of London 17th Sep 1940.

Asisbiz 19 Air raid damage done to the Dockland area of London 17th Sep 1940-01


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Phase 3: The Daytime Blitz

  • 17th September
  • Britain Under Fire