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Avro Lancaster B III Memorial
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July 30, 2025
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The British Avro Lancaster III bomber participated in an attack on the railway line between France and Italy in the Antheor zone. It was hit by anti-aircraft fire. It is believed that they were attempting to reach Gibraltar when they landed there. The entire crew survived, aided by fishermen.
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