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Tone: then wis heard the. Yeo British night Aghters, With. their prolonged bursts, they dived on the raiders, battle was short and sharp. The germans. were driven off Roof-spotters clinging to their posts invaluable work, directing fr men und A.RP, personnel to dan points where incendiary" bombs fallen,
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