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Last V2 rocket in Kingston upon Thames

Categories: Tragedy

Last V2 rocket in Kingston upon Thames

The rocket landed at 2.35 p.m. Eight people were killed, 117 injured and many houses destroyed or damaged.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Last V2 rocket in Kingston upon Thames

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Last V2 rocket in Kingston upon Thames

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