air raid

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On the Blitz's 85th anniversary, Reggie recalls how his mother was asked to facilitate the opening of one of the area's air raid shelters when the sirens sounded - and he helped her.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The BBC understands the drone - with a two-metre wingspan - had been tracked by radar approaching the base, time enough to sound the air raid warning and to get people out of harm's way.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Palestinians also took playful aim at a Facebook post by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion detailing the proper conduct when an air raid siren sounds.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

In the commercial hub of Tel Aviv, Orit Baisa, 42, rushed to an underground car park as soon as he heard the air raid sirens warning of an incoming missile barrage.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

A uniformed air raid warden starts blowing his whistle, windmilling his arm, directing people toward an open doorway in a stone building.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin