SUK12886 Accession Number: SUK12886

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Foucarmont, France. C. 1944-09. This flying bomb site at St. Leger aux Bois near Foucarmont was very successfully attacked by Allied Air Forces. It was completely put out of action which shows the great accuracy of Allied navigation and Intelligence, as the site was extremely well camouflaged.

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Accession Number
SUK12886
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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