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This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky

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This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky

Date7/22/1944

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky. It was captured near Delassy; France; and is being examined by two soldiers. Meshed netting serves as camouflage over the hidden installation.

Subject

Bombing, aerial

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019225F

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