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Old 13th October 2011, 16:59
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Re: Luftwaffe units involved in Rennes Railway yards raid, 17th June 1940?

Thanks for the feedback Laurent...

Brian, here are some additional external links concerning this incident:

Roll of Honour – Rennes troop train bombing, 17th June 1940
Rennes, Brittany, France, June 1940. After Dunkirk, escaping to the west. Chapter 1
Rennes; 17 juin 1940, tragédie dans la gare à la plaine de Baud (WARNING! includes graphic images)

I also agree that this appears to have been a target of opportunity, so perhaps it was one of the two units who recorded losses (both from "The Battle of France..." tome) on this day?

1./KG26 - Heinkel He111
3./KG30 - Junkers Ju88A - possibly aircraft that attacked the Lancastria


Hopefully others can add more info...

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