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Old 30th November 2009, 18:17
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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. ?

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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,

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Brian,

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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 ?

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