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File:Captured He 111 in Libya 1942.jpg

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Description A Heinkel He 111H bomber, which was abandoned by the Luftwaffe during the retreat after the Battle of El Alamein, on a landing ground in Libya after being "commandeered" by No. 260 Squadron RAF, who painted it with RAF roundels and the unit code letters "HS-?". The Squadron used it to fly supplies, beer and other necessities from Alexandria to their bases in Libya.
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Image of the exterior main entrance to the Imperial War Museum in London. This photograph CM 4446 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums. Flag of the United Kingdom.
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