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4595
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Luftwaffe mission orders for bombing raids over England.
See original version (French)
4595
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Luftwaffe mission orders for bombing raids over England.
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Luftwaffe mission orders for bombing raids over England. Including a paper sheet indicating the bombing area, here the Rolls Roys factory in London Acton, all geographical coordinates are present. Description of buildings and nearby watercourses. Indication of obstacles that could be encountered during the bombardment, such as the chimneys of nearby factories. Information on strategic sites close to the target, as well as anti-aircraft decency elements. Document dated November 1940. Aerial views specific to this sector are attached. Acton London GB 734B, dated 1 October 1940. An aerial view of London Acton GB 734c, dated November 1940. An aerial view of London Acton GB 734A, dated November 1940. Aerial view of London Acton, GB 734b, dated November 1940. An aerial view of London Acton, GB 734 b1, dated November 1940. Numerous target marks throughout. According to the seller, these documents were issued by the Belgian Resistance. Some wear and patina to parts, as well as a few stains and tears. Condition II+. Luftwaffe mission orders relating to bombing operations over England. Including detailed target documentation concerning the Rolls-Royce factory at Acton, London, with complete geographical coordinates, building descriptions, nearby waterways, obstacle assessments, anti-aircraft defences and strategic objectives. Accompanied by aerial reconnaissance photographs: Acton London GB 734B (1 October 1940), GB 734C, GB 734A, GB 734B and GB 734B1 (November 1940). Numerous target annotations throughout. According to the vendor, these documents originated from the Belgian Resistance. Showing honest wear and patina, together with stains and tears. Condition II+.
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