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The Incredible Story Behind the Famous Photo of a RAF Bomber Hit by Bombs and How They Survived

Summary by World War Wings
A Photo with a Hidden Story One of the most striking images from World War II shows a Royal Air Force Liberator bomber flying just beneath a falling group of bombs. Moments later, another photo captures the same aircraft smoking, damaged, and fighting to stay airborne. The dramatic sequence led many to wonder: what happened to the crew? Did anyone survive such a direct and dangerous hit? A small team of historians from Wing Leader set out to unc…
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World War Wings broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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