The attack happened when the pub was full of people enjoying a night out. Twenty seven were killed and dozens were seriously injured.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Crooked Billet - V2 attack
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Crooked Billet - V2 attack
In memory of all those killed and injured at this site by a V2 rocket which d...
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