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Framed Print of Evidence that two ammunition trains were destroyed during an attack by Halifax aircraft
Evidence that two ammunition trains were destroyed during an attack by Halifax aircraft of
RAF Bomber Command on railway yards at Vaires, 15 miles east of Paris, during the night of
29th - 30th March 1944, is provided by reconnaissance photographs taken on the following day.
Vary severe damage was caused throughout the yards, to rolling stock, much of it laden with
armaments and other war materials, tracks and buildings.
Picture shows: A section of the railway yards at Vaires. At the top of the photograph is an area, approximately 250 x 125 yards, where apparently two ammunition trains were hit and exploded. Two parallel lines of depression mark the probable position of the trains and smoke is still rising from the wreckage, and rails have been completely out for a distance of about 200 yards.
Much rolling stock has been wrecked by the blast from this explosion, in addition to the damage caused by bombing alone.
In the centre and. lower half of the photograph, wagons and trucks, many of which were laden
with tanks and motor transport vehicles, lie wrecked.
30th March 1944. © Mirrorpix
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Media ID 21889261
Aerial View Armed Forces Attack Bombing Campaign Mission Raid Royal Air Force
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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