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Luftwaffe mission orders for bombing raids over England.
See original version (French)
4606
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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, in this case the Barking factory in London, 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 defence elements. Document dated March 1939. Aerial views specific to this sector are attached. Barking London GB 501 b and GB 501 b1. An aerial view of Barking London GB 501a. An aerial view of Barking London GB 501bc, dated 24 May 1939. An aerial view of Barking London GB 501c, dated October 1938. 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 a document identifying the target area as the Barking industrial complex in London, with complete geographical coordinates. Detailed descriptions of buildings, nearby waterways, and potential obstacles such as factory chimneys are provided. Information concerning strategic objectives and local anti-aircraft defences is also included. Document dated March 1939. Accompanied by aerial reconnaissance photographs Barking London GB 501B and GB 501B1, as well as Barking London GB 501C dated 24 May 1939 and Barking London GB 501C dated October 1938. Numerous target markings throughout the documents. According to the vendor, these documents originated from the Belgian Resistance. Showing honest wear and patina, together with some stains and tears. Condition II+.
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