Close-up view of mines being loaded aboard a Short Stirling, 1943

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Short Stirling Mk I of No. 218 Squadron, close-up view of mines being winched up into the aircraft's bomb bay, 1943.

This picture was taken at RAF Downham Market.

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Object number	P016022
Production date	1943
Associated with	218 Squadron (RAF) Royal Air Force
Associated places	RAF Downham Market
Key events	Gardening, 1939-1945

Short Stirling, close-up view of mines being winched up into the aircraft's bomb bay, Crown / RAF Museum

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Close-up view of mines being loaded aboard a Short Stirling, 1943

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