Change in Bombing Priorites 1941

[Many Souffan]

Hello Chris.

Maybe there is nothing special about this date (10-11 may 41)?

To thwart the inflation of the night missions of the LW, RAF Command created the "Fighter night" (march 41). It consisted to make a grid (over London) of flights separated of 300 meters from east to west and 200 meters higher other flights from north to south. For the RAF the "Fighter night" were considered as offensive missions.

During the 2 days before and the 2 days after the full moon (as 10-11 may 41), some Fighter squadrons had their Hurricane painted with a black semi mat washable painting (type DTD 441), before to participate to these "Fighter night".

with a good weather and a full moon, the meeting between RAF and LW was effective.

For the 16 april, another massive attack (+ 600 bombers) against London, there was no meeting, because no "Fighter night".

Thank you.