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Postby ozzy72 » Fri May 13, 2011 7:30 am

Another fascinating little nugget of history for you WWII fans out there.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13359064
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Re: Operation Crossbow

Postby Steve M » Fri May 13, 2011 12:26 pm

Very interesting article, things I didn't know about untill reading this.
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Re: Operation Crossbow

Postby Webb » Fri May 13, 2011 11:56 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing this on BBC.

Is it customary for BBC to announce a documentary in this manner?
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Re: Operation Crossbow

Postby BigTruck » Sun May 15, 2011 8:33 pm

I just bought a new 3D TV and some (expensive) 3D glasses.  Who wants to go dictator hunting with me?   8-) 
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Re: Operation Crossbow

Postby Webb » Mon May 16, 2011 12:15 am

Very well made.  Another lost gem in the history of the war.

BTW, when are they going to start rebuilding France?  60 year old war relics are all over the place.  I think most of the Maginot Line is still in place.
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Re: Operation Crossbow

Postby Webb » Wed May 25, 2011 12:25 am

Back at ya.

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Re: Operation Crossbow

Postby ozzy72 » Wed May 25, 2011 5:14 am

I've just got a new book on Area 51 from a friend, starting on that tonight. It is all about the military aircraft rather than aliens. Quite looking forward to it 8-)
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