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Glossary Item: Boulton Paul Defiant
Name Boulton Paul Defiant
Description A British 'turret fighter' (without any forward-firing guns) interceptor aircraft that served with the RAF during WW2. An effective bomber–destroyer, but the lack of forward armament proved to be a major weakness in daylight combat. Its potential was realized when it switched to night combat.
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Name The Battle of Britain, An Air Ministry Account of the Great Days from 8th August - 31st October 1940. Illustrated
Category Defence in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Apr/1941
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Name The Battle of Britain, An Air Ministry Record of the Great Days from 8th August - 31st October 1940
Category Defence in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Mar/1941
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Name There's Freedom in the Air. The Official Story of the Allied forces from the Occupied Countries
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For none
Published Mar/1944
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