| Place | Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Pas de Calais |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK12546 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MIMOYECQUES, FRANCE. 1944-07-06. IN THE PAS DE CALAIS AREA, BELIEVED TO BE AN A-4 FIRING SITE ...
Description
MIMOYECQUES, FRANCE. 1944-07-06. IN THE PAS DE CALAIS AREA, BELIEVED TO BE AN A-4 FIRING SITE (FLYING-BOMB BASE), WAS THE TARGET OF FIFTEEN HALIFAX AIRCRAFT FROM NO. 466 SQUADRON RAAF AMONG A FORCE OF 130 BOMBERS. DURING THE ATTACK 456 TONS OF BOMBS WERE DROPPED.