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1940 British convoys travel the English Channel
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1:05Now PlayingDate: 12th August 1940
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Greatest Victory for R.A.F.
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BALLOONS Convoy with Balloon barage in Channel
CONVOYS British Convoy with balloon barage
SHIPPING Convoy sails channel w Balloon Barage
Navy - Active; Airforce - Active
WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, war, Allied, Allies, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, RAF
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