1943 Allied bombardment of France
April 22, 2026
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1:461940 Allied troops from Canada, Newfoundland and Australia arrive in England
4:40Now Playing1943 Allied bombardment of France
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as posted by the channelDate: 23rd August 1943
Location: Rennes and Abbeville, France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Daylight Assaults Over Europe - Bomber Command Attacks Rennes and Abbeville
FRANCE: Various:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. BOSTONS raid Abbeville..preparing..take-off.. formations in air..bombs drop over target..GROUND WAVES..Return over Channel, very low flying & SPITFIRES BOSTONS raid RENNES..take off..over Channel low flying..bombs & explosions..pillars of smoke..plane hit by flak..return home
BOMBS BOSTONS raid ABBEVILLE and RENNES..bombs drop over targets..explosions on ground & GROUND WAVES
EXPLOSIONS BOSTONS raid RENNES & ABBEVILLE..bombs dropped.. explosions & GROUND WAVES
FRANCE Bostons raid RENNES and ABBEVILLE.. bombs dropped..explosions.. GROUND WAVES.. very low flying over fields, streets & houses seen plainly
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