12/6/1942 Kings Lynn Eagle Pub Bombing
 

I am currently researching the events of 12th June 1942 and the death of my Great Uncle, Sergeant Albert Joseph Young W.Op/AG RAF.

Albert was a member of 114 Squadron, based at West Raynham and was killed in a Luftwaffe Bombing Raid on Kings Lynn on 12th June 1942. He was celebrating a colleagues birthday when the pub that he was in (The Eagle) was bombed. He and 41 others were killed.

I am trying to find out some more information on the attack. I have a great deal of information from his and his colleagues perspective, but not much from the side of the Luftwaffe, in particular the actual target of the mission. I was wondering if any Luftwaffe Records from the period existed?

I believe the attack was conducted by a Kampfgeschwader 2; Dornier 17 or 217E.

Can anyone help? Many Thanks

William Snuggs

Re: 12/6/1942 Kings Lynn Eagle Pub Bombing
 

Ulf Balke: Der Luftkrieg in Europa (pt2) states 17 bombers took part in anti-shipping operation in the area of The Wash. He goes on to state that the operation was without success - which suggests that Kings' Lynn was an alternative

Bill Norman (www.billnorman.co.uk)

Re: 12/6/1942 Kings Lynn Eagle Pub Bombing
 

I have looked through my sources and cannot add anything more than Bill has said. Sorry

Re: 12/6/1942 Kings Lynn Eagle Pub Bombing
 

Thanks very much guys, appreciate the feedback...

Re: 12/6/1942 Kings Lynn Eagle Pub Bombing
 

The late Ray Wilson, who was Divisional Librarian for West Norfolk, covered the incident in some detail in his book "Red Alert Lynn". When I can lay my hands on my copy I will send you the details of publisher, etc,. Or you can PM me for further details.
BC