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Arthur “Bomber” Harris and Bomber Command

Friday, February 6th, 2009

We’ve got a new virtual tour on the site of the St Clement Danes Church in the Strand. Outside the church stands one of London’s most controversial statues - to Arthur Harris.

Arthur Harris was in charge of RAF Bomber Command during World War II (after 1941). He, along with many other high-ranking air commanders believed that a heavy, sustained bombing campaign over German cities would demoralise the Germans and force them into surrender.
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