Bomb Crater "Tallboy" Helgoland
This gigantic bomb crater was the result of a "Tallboy" (5000 kg) explosion. The bomb was dropped between 18 and 19 April 1945 on the island during a large scale Allied aerial bombing operation.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Timo Kamph
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