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Spitfire stops Robomb in sky, Robomb Is Sighted, Hit By Bullet Burst, Explodes In Mid-Air, Becomes Ball Of Flame
Spitfire stops Robomb in sky, Robomb Is Sighted, Hit By Bullet Burst, Explodes In Mid-Air, Becomes Ball Of Flame

Spitfire stops Robomb in sky, Robomb Is Sighted, Hit By Bullet Burst, Explodes In Mid-Air, Becomes Ball Of Flame

Date8/10/1944
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  • Spitfire stops Robomb in sky, Robomb Is Sighted, Hit By Bullet Burst, Explodes In Mid-Air, Becomes Ball Of Flame
  • Spitfire stops Robomb in sky; Robomb Is Sighted; Hit By Bullet Burst; Explodes In Mid-Air; Becomes Ball Of Flame
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Original Toronto Star caption: Spitfire stops Robomb in sky; Robomb Is Sighted; Hit By Bullet Burst; Explodes In Mid-Air; Becomes Ball Of Flame
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019221F
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      This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky
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