German Heinkel He 111 bombers on runway, France, 1941

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Photograph. German Heinkel He 111 bombers on runway. Translation of official German caption on photo reverse: "The 111 in action against England. When dusk falls, the bombers will be prepared for takeoff, to carry their bombs against British targets. France. 2/5/41." 2 May 1941

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05/02/1941
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
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France
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46.000
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2.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Airplanes--German--Europe