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This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky
This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky

This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky

Date7/22/1944
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  • This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky. It was captured near Delassy; France; and is being examined by two soldiers. Meshed netting serves as camouflage over the hidden installation.
  • This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky
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Original Toronto Star caption: This is a launching platform where the Nazis' bizarre Robombs once whizzed into the sky. It was captured near Delassy; France; and is being examined by two soldiers. Meshed netting serves as camouflage over the hidden installation.
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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_0019225F
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