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Glossary Item: Grand Slam
Name Grand Slam
Description A 22,000 lb earthquake bomb used by RAF Bomber Command against German targets towards the end of WW2. It was originally called 'Tallboy Large' until the term Tallboy got into the press and the code name was replaced by 'Grand Slam'.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945