Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Dear all,

I am attempting to research the bombing of the Suffolk town of Lowestoft during the blitz. Just before 4.30 pm on Tuesday 13 January 1942 a twin engined Luftwaffe bomber (described by a Police Constable as a Dornier) dropped 4 x High Explosive bombs on the town centre. The resulting blast destroyed a large number of commercial premises along London Road North and killed 70 and injured 116.

Could anyone assist in identifying which aircraft/unit was involved please?

Thanks in advance

Jonny

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Was this Oblt Walbaum of 9/KG 2?

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Dear Chris,

Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately I havn't a clue where to go from here with the lead that you have provided!

By the way, are you still earning the Queen's shilling?

Jonny

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Still am working for Queen & Country!

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Chris,

Good to see. Last time I saw you, you were stagging on in Split. All the best.

Jonny

(ex DAMO Northolt)

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Ah! Now I know why you are asking! Yes it was (1999?) and do you know that your other DAMO is now sheep farming in NZ? Guess you are still in?

Chris

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

...Ulf Balke in his 'Luftkreig in Europa' has Walbaum carrying out an 'Einzelangriff' against a 'fishing port' identified as Great Yarmouth...(no further details known)

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

At low level and at speed, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth could easily be confused. May I ask for the translation of Einzelangriff, please?

Cheers

Jonny

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Single aircraft attack

Re: Lowestoft, Suffolk - 13 January 1942
 

Chris,

Thanks. I guessed it meant that, but appreciate the confirmation.

I am still in. Off to HERRICK with 16X in April as FPM.

Rgds

Jonny