SUK13977 Accession Number: SUK13977

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Essen, Germany. 1945-03-11. During a 1000 bomber daylight attack by RAF Bomber Command pilots reported that the clouds were pushed up by the heat and smoke rising from Essen. This picture was taken from 11,000 to 14,000 feet, so it can be realised to what height the smoke has risen.

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Accession Number
SUK13977
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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