The Dieppe Raid, 1942 (Single Lesson)

Source:
Douglas Boston aircraft of the Royal Air Force taking part in the raid on Dieppe, Aug. 19 42.

Ref.:
National Archives of Canada
Department of National Defence Collection
PA-183771
(Original, British Official CH-6541)

Author:
Unknown.

Subject:
Picture of a Douglas Boston bomber of the RAF taking part in the raid, with Dieppe beaches in the background.

Questions:

  1. Is this a photograph from WWII or is it more recent? What clues help you to know?
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  2. Why is this RAF aircraft involved in the attack on Dieppe? What detail from the photo reveals information on the role of the air force?
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  3. Did the Allies or the Germans take this photograph? Why do you think so?
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  4. Can you identify on the aerial photo the location where Dr. Levesque's beach photo was taken? What has changed? What has remained the same?