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  1. 12-05-2017 00:42 #1

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    Trawling online today I found this little lot of colourised images I've linked here. Some nice subjects - enjoy.

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  2. 12-05-2017 03:00 #2

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    Fantastic images in that collection Dave.
    Great find mate!
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    Great find Dave.
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    Hard to believe that that B-17 and Avenger stayed in the air after that damage. Great photos.
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    Thank you for sharing these photographs, Dave. They were a good 'find'.
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    Thanks for sharing your find, Dave.
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