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WW II British RAF Combat Report - BOMBING REPORT OVER LONDON 1944 - VERY RARE!

$ 158.39

Availability: 100 in stock
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    Description

    You are bidding on a SUPERB and VERY RARE WW2 British RAF Aircraft Combat & Bombing Report!  This specifically outlines a loss of a various German aircraft over London, on the night of January 21-22, 1944, as well as the amount of bombs dropped.
    Rare, large, partially typed document, 1p. 16 1/2" x 13 1/2 and clearly generated by the R.A.F., being a daily report for Jan. 21, 1945 on the effects of German bombing attacks on London and British counter-measures. The report indicates that 98 German aircraft attacked, with 13 destroyed, seven over land. Seven of the downed planes are identified as to their crash sites, cause of crash (AA or fighter action), altitude at which bombing was to take place, and intelligence officers so attached. Beneath appears a handwritten analysis of bombing attacks on London for the night of Jan. 21-22 indicating the numbers of bombs of various weights dropped on the city, the types, and total tonnage. The report, stamped "SECRET", is annotated: "Save for Lt. Abdelmour". Folds, else f
    Made of lightweight paper, this British Combat & Bombing Report is in EXCELLENT used condition!  Some marks, wear, and fold, but nothing that detracts.  Dated Jan 21, 1944, it discusses the effect of German bombing attacks on London, as well as British counter-measures.  It indicates a total of 98 German aircraft attacked London (Ju88, Ju188, He177, Fw190. Do217, and Me410), with 13 destroyed (7 over land).  The 7 planes are identified, along with the crash locations.  At the bottom, it totals the numbers and types of bombs dropped over London, as well as the total tonnage.  Marked, "SECRET".
    A SUPERB piece of history, it would make an EXCELLENT addition to any collection or display!
    Please email me if you need additional photos or information.
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    Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. I will describe each auction to the best of my knowledge and take as many photos necessary to ensure you are pleased upon receiving your item. All sales are final, so please make sure your questions are answered to your satisfaction before you purchase.
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    Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft.
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