The V1 flying bomb,(also known as a doodlebug), fell in Carrington Road, killing 10 people and injuring 107. It destroyed 20 homes and caused damage to a further 700 in the surrounding area. Our picture shows part of the destruction.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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V1 flying bomb attack on Dartford
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