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Among the enemy aircraft brought down during an early morning raid son the much bombed

Among the enemy aircraft brought down during an early morning raid son the much bombed


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Among the enemy aircraft brought down during an early morning raid son the much bombed

Among the enemy aircraft brought down during an early morning raid son the much bombed harbour of Naples, Southern Italy was a JU 88 bomber plane of the German Luftwaffe. Investigation suggested that it was shot down by a light ground ack-ack gun, operated by the RAF Regiment.
The regiment, which was was solely used for the defence of airfields
at one time, is now taking its share of the defence of other vital areas.
Picture shows: Men of the RAF Regiment guarding the remnants of the ju 88 plane which crashed into the sea and foreshore.
December 1943

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1943 Allied Invasion Of Italy Armed Forces Italian Campaign Royal Air Force Services Shot Down


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Guardians of the Skies - RAF Regiment Defends Vital Areas in WWII

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. This print captures a significant moment during the Allied invasion of Italy in December 1943. Among the wreckage strewn across the much-bombed harbor of Naples, Southern Italy, lies the remnants of a formidable JU 88 bomber plane from the German Luftwaffe. Investigation reveals that this enemy aircraft was brought down by a light ground ack-ack gun operated by none other than the valiant men of the RAF Regiment. Originally established solely for airfield defense, these brave soldiers have now extended their protective reach to safeguard other vital areas. In this image, we witness them standing tall as they guard and secure what remains of this fallen foe that crashed into both sea and foreshore. As part of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF), these dedicated servicemen played an integral role in World War II's Italian campaign. Their unwavering commitment to defending against enemy forces has made them an indispensable asset on Europe's war-torn battlegrounds. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of their courage but also highlights their crucial contribution to securing victory during one of history's darkest chapters. Let us remember and honor those who risked everything to protect our skies and ensure freedom prevailed over tyranny.

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