Sowerbutt's Mirrors

Jo-Jo frowned: “The bloke talked about moving The River or making a new one. No-one can do that, apart from the Almighty.” Polly said: “They’re going to create what looks like a silver ribbon from the air. Lights and mirrors. Some Jerry bombers will follow the false trail, thinking it’s The River, and drop their loads away from the Smoke." 

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