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On Wed. 22 Nov 1939 German aircraft dropped magnetic mines in River Thames

1939-11-22 · Thames · United Kingdom

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Overnight, German aircraft dropped magnetic mines in River Thames in southern England, United Kingdom, but at least one fell in nearby mud and was observed by the British.

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