The ruins of houses in Clacton, Essex, England caused when a German mine laying bomber was shot down on the 30th April 1940. Two people along with the aircrew were killed and many injured, the first of the Second World War.

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Size: 5571px × 2791px
Location: England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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