RAF navigators map of Frankfurt
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RAF navigators map of Frankfurt
Ordance survey map of Germany around Frankfurt, showing the location of Cologne (Koln), Koblenz, Frankfurt and other towns and cities in the area, compiled and drawn at the War Office. The map was used by RAF navigators on bombing raids
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1942 Bombers Bombing Cologne Frankfurt Koblenz Koln Maps Navigator Navigators Raid Raids Survey Ww 2 Ww Ii Bomber
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This historic photograph depicts an Ordnance Survey map of the Frankfurt region in Germany, compiled and drawn at the War Office during World War II. The map, which dates back to 1942, provides a detailed and intricate representation of the area surrounding Frankfurt, including the locations of Cologne (Koln) and Koblenz. During the intense aerial campaigns of World War II, RAF navigators relied on maps like this one to guide their bombing raids over enemy territory. The map's precise and meticulous details would have been essential for navigators as they planned their routes and targeted specific areas with bombs. The map's title, "Frankfurt on the Main and Surrounding Areas," is written in bold letters at the top, with a scale of 1:250,000 and the year of publication, 1942, noted at the bottom. The map's intricate details include roads, railways, bodies of water, and the locations of towns and cities, all rendered in crisp, clear lines. The map's historical significance is underscored by the context of its creation. The RAF's bombing campaigns during World War II were a pivotal part of the Allied effort to weaken the German war machine and ultimately bring about its defeat. Navigators like those who used this map played a crucial role in these campaigns, risking their lives to deliver bombs to their targets with precision and accuracy. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that maps played in the history of military aviation and the strategic planning of bombing raids during World War II. The intricate details of this Ordnance Survey map of Frankfurt and its surrounding areas offer a glimpse into the meticulous planning and execution of these historic military operations.
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