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Luftwaffe mission orders for bombing raids over England.
See original version (French)
4610
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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 sheet of paper indicating the area to be bombed, in this case Liverpool Power Station on the River Mersey, with all geographical coordinates. Description of the buildings, as well as the railway lines, and the crucial elements that are to be destroyed. 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 20 November 1940. Aerial views specific to this sector are attached. Liverpool, Hauptkraftwerk GB 5085b, dated November 1940. An aerial view of Liverpool Hauptkraftwerk GB 5085c, dated November 1940. An aerial view of Liverpool Bootle, Hauptkraftwerk GB 5085a, dated November 1940. Numerous target marks throughout. According to the seller's information, 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 as the Liverpool power station on the River Mersey, with complete geographical coordinates. Detailed descriptions of buildings, railway lines, and objectives designated for destruction are provided. Information concerning strategic sites near the target and local anti-aircraft defences is also included. Document dated 20 November 1940. Accompanied by aerial reconnaissance photographs Liverpool Bootle, Hauptkraftwerk GB 5085b dated November 1940 and Liverpool Bootle, Hauptkraftwerk GB 5085a dated November 1940. 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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