World War II Today

World War II Today

Living with the 'Bumble bomb'

18th June 1944: Londoners have to learn to react to the ominous throbbing engine overhead - which may stop and fall to earth at any moment

Jun 18, 2024
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‘A cloud of smoke rises in the distance after a V1 attack in the Norwood area of London. Life appear to be continuing as normal, however, as this busy high street scene illustrates.’
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