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Brighton's first air raid

15th July 1940: The response of the Air Raid Precaution organisation is tested as attacks on civilian targets on the south coast are stepped up

Jul 15, 2025
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Sandbags to protect the front of Brighton Aquarium, 2 September 1939.
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