III/ZG76, July 12th-Aug.11th.40

[Dean M. Wick]

Gentlemen: Wondering if anyone has any detail on this unit between July 11th.40, when they suffered heavy losses against RAF Hurricanes, and August 11th, just prior to a very active period leading up to "Aldertag". I am aware that in early July they were stationed at Laval, France. No evidence in loss lists to suggest further action. Did they return to Germany for R/R and return? Any comments appreciated. Regards. Dean

[Peter Cornwell]

After July 11, 1940, III./ZG76 remained based at Laval with Lannion as their forward base. According to the Flugbuch of Uffz Alois Haas of 7 Staffel, he flew no further missions until August 8 but whether this was typical across the entire unit I do not know. Their losses on July 11 can hardly be described as crippling so the hiatus was probably due to a period of settling-in and necessary preparation for the next phase of offensive operations over England.

[Dean M. Wick]

Peter: Thanks for your response...and I guess it's "adlertag", not aldertag. Spelling was never my strong point. Cheers. Dean