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BOMBS: Disposal of unexploded bombs during operation Overlord: relaxation of safety...
Catalogue reference: HO 186/2804
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This record is about the BOMBS: Disposal of unexploded bombs during operation Overlord: relaxation of safety... dating from 1944 in the series Ministry of Home Security: Air Raid Precautions (ARP GEN) Registered files. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- HO 186/2804
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1944
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Description (What the record is about)
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BOMBS: Disposal of unexploded bombs during operation Overlord: relaxation of safety precautions for road and rail services
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- ARP GEN 122/48/3/1
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3611874/
Series information
HO 186
Ministry of Home Security: Air Raid Precautions (ARP GEN) Registered files
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