Fairey Battle light bomber, newly arrived at Waterkloof Air Base, Pretoria, for the South African Air Force, June 1940. Press photo. Original caption reads "Latest addition to South Africa's aerial defences is this three-seater Fairey Battle bomber.

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Photo credit: © Roger Goodwin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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