Bristol Blenheim - Light bomber of the RAF

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David Osborn / Alamy Stock Photo

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GDB292

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51.5 MB (887.1 KB Compressed download)

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5196 x 3464 px | 44 x 29.3 cm | 17.3 x 11.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

8 May 2016

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Bristol Blenheim - Light bomber of the RAF

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