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Liberation of Europe: Coastal Command Beau-fighters Attack German Minesweeper
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Liberation of Europe: Coastal Command Beau-fighters Attack German Minesweeper
Liberation of Europe: Coastal Command Beau-fighters Attack German Minesweeper.
At dawn on the morning of June 15th a Beaufighter strike wing of R.A.F. Coastal Command attacked a large concentration of emery shipping off Schiermonnikong one of the Frisian Islands. One of the vessels destroyed was an M-class Minesweeper.
(Picture) Minesweeper being attacked by cannon fire, with on the left of the picture one of the Beaufighters pressing home the assault. A few seconds later the picture was taken the vessel blew up and sank.
17th June 1944
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Northern Netherlands
Netherlands
Media ID 21887797
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history during the Liberation of Europe. In the early hours of June 15th, 1944, a courageous Beaufighter strike wing from R. A. F. Coastal Command launched an audacious attack on a significant enemy convoy near Schiermonnikoog, one of the Frisian Islands. Amongst the vessels targeted was an M-class Minesweeper. The intensity and chaos of this assault are frozen in time within this image. The minesweeper is depicted under heavy cannon fire, with one valiant Beaufighter closing in to deliver its devastating blow. Just moments after this photograph was taken, the vessel succumbed to its fate and erupted into flames before sinking beneath the waves. This picture serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by Allied forces during World War II. It showcases both the precision and sheer force unleashed upon German shipping as part of their relentless efforts to liberate Europe from tyranny. As we delve into our past through images like these, we honor those who fought for freedom and remember their unwavering determination amidst unimaginable circumstances. This historic snapshot encapsulates not only a crucial chapter in our shared history but also pays tribute to all those who played their part in securing victory over evil forces that threatened peace across nations.
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