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During WWII Switzerland shot down Allied aircraft killing a total of 36 airmen after accidental bombings by the Allied forces

Jan 30, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: During WWII Switzerland shot down Allied aircraft killing a total of 36 airmen after accidental bombings by the Allied forces

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