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Title:DEFENCE: Bombers raid area from Humber to Channel in largest air manoeuvres ever held.
Date:8th August 1938
Summary:SLATE INFORMATION: 900 Planes Raid Britain
ENGLAND:
Gen. view ANSON BOMBERS over sea. Air view over & air view pan ANSON BOMBERS. Semi view & CU Ludlow-Hewitt, Commanding the Attack, & staff. Pan 22-ANSON BOMBERS. Long view fighters lined up. Semi view & CU Hugh Dowding, Commanding the Defence, & staff. Pan pilots in H.Q. receiving instructions. CU map showing paths & po
Embargoed:23rd August 1938 13:00
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Location:ENGLAND
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Country:United Kingdom
Topics:Defence / Military
Reuters ID:LVAANACJPOZ205UCCOP63K0M0RKB
Story Text: Bombers raid area from Humber to Channel in largest air manoeuvres ever held.