Air bombings on the city of Blois (France) : 16 - 17 June 1940

[Henofred]

Hi/Bonjour Phil,

Perhaps bombers from Kampfgeschwader 27 Boelcke. For June 17 we have this an information in the “Chronik” written by Walter Waiss. (Excerpt) […] III./KG 27 (7. Staffel) - Ground attack with the Kette on the Loire bridge at Blois. […]

Best regards,
Frederic

[canonne]

Bonjour Frédéric,
Yes, I think your are right. Thank you very much indeed. I thought about this bomber unit - or KG 2 - but I have got no materials testifying the engaged unit. So KG 27 seems to be the one.
You confirm my feelings.
Thank you.
Have good researches !
Phil.

[robert]

Hi,

Blois had been attacked on 16.6.40 by elements of KG27 (bridges and columns in and near Blois p.m), II./KG30 (bridges in and near Blois p.m), KG1 and KG76 (roads in and S of Blois a.m).

Regards

Robert

[canonne]

Bonjour,
Wow ! So many units for one traget ?! Only for N16 June 1940 ?? Never saw such tactic for a target in central France.
Than you very much indeed ! New fields od History I hope to discover soon.
Merci Philippe