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In the course of a roof-skimming daylight attack by Boston aircraft of RAF Bomber
In the course of a roof-skimming daylight attack by
Boston aircraft of RAF Bomber Command on the power station at Comines (on the France - Belgium border) on August 29th, the first of the raiders to fly over the target secured, a split second afterwards, a photograph of one of the bombs hitting the switch-house.
Photo shows: The bomb penetrated the roof of the switch-house of Comines power station and appears to have burst on a lower floor. Smoke from the explosion is
seen issuing from a lower window.
29th August 1942
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Comines
France
Media ID 21883645
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Aerial Bombing France Air Raid
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In the course of a roof-skimming daylight attack by Boston aircraft of RAF Bomber Command on the power station at Comines (on the France - Belgium border) on August 29th, the first of the raiders to fly over the target secured, a split second afterwards, a photograph of one of the bombs hitting the switch-house. Photo shows: The bomb penetrated the roof of the switch-house of Comines power station and appears to have burst on a lower floor. Smoke from the explosion is seen issuing from a lower window. This print captures an intense moment during World War Two when Boston aircraft from RAF Bomber Command carried out a daring daylight attack on Comines power station. Taken on August 29th, 1942, this image freezes in time an aerial view as one bomb strikes its target with devastating precision. The sheer force and impact are evident as you witness how this bomb penetrates through the roof into what seems like an inferno below. Smoke billows out from a shattered window, evidence of destruction unleashed upon this vital infrastructure. As we delve into history through photographs like these, we gain insight into both sides' strategies and tactics during wartime conflicts. This particular image serves as a reminder not only of technological advancements but also highlights human resilience amidst chaos and destruction. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints for future generations to reflect upon, this remarkable snapshot encapsulates moments that shaped our world's destiny.
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