Painting the Embassy roof with a Union Flag, Madrid; Spanish
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Painting the Embassy roof with a Union Flag, Madrid; Spanish
Photograph showing British Embassy staff painting their roof the colours of the Union Jack, in an attempt to signify their neutral presence to Nationalist bombers during the Spanish Civil War, Madrid, 1936. The Spanish Civil War, which started in 1936 between the Republican Government and the Nationalist Rebels, featured some of the earliest heavy bombing of civilian areas. Date: 1936
Media ID 14113934
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attempt Bombers Colours Embassy Jack Nationalist Neutral Presence Republican Roof Signify Staff Started
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