Attack on RAF Downham Market 24th August 1943
 

Can anyone please tell me what units were involved in the attack upon airfields in this region on this night. ?

Thanks in advance

Steve

Re: Attack on RAF Downham Market 24th August 1943
 

Me410's of V/KG2 operted against Bomber Command airfields that night losing three of their number. There is a account of the nights action in the book 'Intruders over Britain ' - ISBN 0 904811 07 7,

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: Attack on RAF Downham Market 24th August 1943
 

Brian,

Thank you.

Steve

Re: Attack on RAF Downham Market 24th August 1943
 

AWAS's summary of attacks on Air Ministry Property for 1943 has for 23-24 Aug 1943:

Location Weight bombs No of E/A


Coltishall 150 kgs 1

Downham Market 560 kgs 1

Shipdham 380 kgs 1


Hope this helps. Did you get my e-mail about the 7 Sqn Stirling ?

BC