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Framed Print : On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out
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On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out
On 18th February 1944, a Mosquito wing of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force carried out an attack on the prison at Amiens in an attempt to assist more than 100 prisoners to escape. The prisoners were French patriots condemned to death for assisting the Allies. To obtain accuracy required it was necessary to bomb from " deck level". The prison wall was breached, the ends of the building broken and prisoners were seen running out.
Group captain P.C. Pickard DSO and two bars DFC, leader of the attack was, with his
navigator, Flight Lieutenant J.A. Broadley DSO, shot down by enemy fighters.
A mosquito which took part in the operation made three runs over the target and secured this picture.
Picture shows:- Smoke pouring from the damaged prison.
18th February 1944
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Amiens
Hauts de France
France
Media ID 21889239
© Mirrorpix
1944 Aerial Bombing Escape France Prison
12"x10" Modern Frame
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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