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Old 31-12-13, 19:29
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I have bought some original negs of a wartime bridge [ Bailey Bridge ? ] could anyone know where it is Germany ? The big masts might give a clue and there is a sunken boat near the shore.
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A few more with a blown up bridge near the Bailey Bridge. The negs are not that good.
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Old 03-01-14, 23:55
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99% its the Gerow Bridge. The photo on the left of the bridge is from the neg i have
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I have bought some original negs of a wartime bridge [ Bailey Bridge ? ]
Keith, a Bailey bridge indeed.

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