Meaning of flying bomb | Babel Free

Definitions

Any early guided missile, but especially the V-1.

Examples

“In this category may be placed the new tube tunnel shelters in London, some of which have⟳ now been brought into use⟳ because of the flying-bomb attack.”

“All the main-line railways, as well as London Transport⟳, were affected by flying-bomb damage⟳, but naturally the Southern Railway was the principal sufferer for geographical reasons, and the L.N.E.R. came next with the damage⟳ it sustained in the Stratford area. The principal effect of the flying bomb was to cause widespread blast damage⟳ to railway buildings and signalling and other installations, and to a smaller extent tracks, with resultant delays and the need⟳ for emergency repair⟳.”

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