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Lussin Island in the North Adriatic contains many German installations which have
Lussin Island in the North Adriatic contains many German installations which have repeatedly been attacked by the Balkan Air Force.
There are barracks, coastal and ant-aircraft guns and various small surface and submarine craft and their bases.
this picture shows the part played by aircraft of the RAF during a recent attack by the South African Air Force rocket firing Beaufighters on a hiding place of small submersible craft which were concealed between the shore and a wrecked ship.
Picture shows: The explosion and showers of spray develop. The Beaufighter plane can barely be seen through the smoke.
February 1945
Official
Reach PLC
Mirrorpix
Losinj Island
Croatia
Media ID 21888469
© Mirrorpix
Attack Balkans Coastal Coastline Former Yugoslavia Mission Royal Air Force Squadron
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1940s, during the Second World War. The image captures a significant moment in history on Lussin Island in the North Adriatic, which was home to numerous German installations that had become targets for repeated attacks by the Balkan Air Force. The photograph showcases the crucial role played by aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during a recent assault carried out by South African Air Force rocket-firing Beaufighters. Their mission was to target and destroy a hiding place used by small submersible craft, cleverly concealed between the shore and a wrecked ship. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an explosion erupting with tremendous force, accompanied by showers of spray enveloping the scene. Amidst billowing smoke and chaos, it becomes apparent that only faint traces of one Beaufighter plane can be discerned through this tumultuous display. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery exhibited by these RAF pilots who risked their lives to neutralize enemy strongholds along coastal areas. It also sheds light on lesser-known aspects of World War II's theater in former Yugoslavia while highlighting how different nations united against common adversaries. Overall, this powerful visual encapsulates both historical significance and artistic beauty—a testament to those who fought valiantly amidst turbulent times.
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