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Caption | B-24D Liberator bomber 'First Sergeant' burning prior to take-off at RAF Horsham St. Faiths, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom after accidental discharge of box of flares by a flare gun, 27 May 1944 ww2dbase | |||||
Date | 27 May 1944 | |||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||
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Source | ww2dbaseImperial War Museum | |||||
Link to Source | Link | |||||
Identification Code | UPL 15086 | |||||
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Photos on Same Day | 27 May 1944 | |||||
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Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||
Photo Size | 700 x 555 pixels |
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