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A Heinkel He 111 over the East End of London during the Battle of Britain, 7 September 1940.

UK Crown copyright. Imperial War Museum collection number C 5422

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  1. A photograph taken before 1st January 1957; or
  2. An engraving published before 1st January 1957; or
  3. An artistic work other than a photograph or engraving (eg a painting) which was created before 1st January 1957.

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This image is a larger version of an image claiming to be a photocollage produced by the Luftwaffe and dated 1941. It can be accessed under [1]. Perhaps the details can be reconciled with each other. I have no idea which is correct.

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