World War II Today

World War II Today

The Luftwaffe arrive in Iraq

17th May 1941: In a long forgotten war, the RAF fight back with a long distance low level surprise attack

May 17, 2026
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A pilot and navigator of No. 139 Squadron RAF, seated in the cockpit of their Bristol Blenheim Mark IV at Plivot.
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