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Hurricanes Defend Singapore
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1942

Hurricanes Defend Singapore Against Japan

On 20 January 1942, RAF Hawker Hurricanes defended Singapore against Japanese bombers during the final stages of the Malayan campaign.

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On 20 January 1942, RAF Hawker Hurricanes defended Singapore against Japanese bombers during the final stages of the Malayan campaign.
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