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German’s bomb Belfast. Sheila the elephant retreats to Denise’s house! Today in WW2 history 4/15/41. A heavy German air raid by 200 Luftwaffe bombers hit the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast resident Denise Austin (a zookeeper) kept Sheila the elephant, a 5ft tall calf, safe in her walled courtyard for several months during the Blitz. Denise had been visiting the zoo during air raids to talk to Sheila and keep her calm. www.worldwar2tours.com
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