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1943 Royal Air Force over France
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April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
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3:44Now PlayingDate: 26th August 1943
Location: France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Bomber Assault - Bostons Hit Valenciennes
FRANCE: Valenciennes:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. BOSTONS hit Valenciennes..flying low over Channell. very low over France, field & houses & streets seen.. over target..explosions..smoke column..SHADOW of plane of ground..escorted by SPITFIRES & TYPHOONS
FRANCE VALENCIENNES attacked by Bostons.. planes flying very low over land.. houses, fields & empty streets plainly visible.. over target, assembly sheds & steel foundries hit.. shadow of plane on ground
SILHOUETTE. BOSTON 'plane's shadow on the ground over France
Airforce - Active; France
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