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1941

The Corpo Aereo Italiano’s Final Raid on Britain

On 2 January 1941, the Corpo Aereo Italiano made its final raid on Britain, ending Italy’s brief and troubled air offensive over eastern England.

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On 2 January 1941, the Corpo Aereo Italiano made its final raid on Britain, ending Italy’s brief and troubled air offensive over eastern England.
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