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Bremen under Attack by RAF Bombers - March 1945 - Related Files

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	Rheine Railway Yards after RAF Attack March 1945 21 March 1945 178 aircraft - 150 Halifaxes, 16 Lancasters, 12 Mosquitos - of Nos 4, 6 and 8 Groups carried out an accurate attack upon the railway yards and the surrounding town area at Rheine. 1 Lancaster lost.		10/27/2008	380
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