I./KG 40

[Brian Bines]

The 'K' reports are of course subject to a POW telling a fib. I think one of the classics was the Bodenplatte JG54 pilot who said he flown the attack with the Einsatz staffel of JG104 and this was written into several books before the truth came out.

To return to I/KG40 K 258/1944 in respect of F8+MH on 8-6-44 says T/O from Orleans/Bricy carrying 2X2500kg bombs under the wings to attack shipping off LeHarve (see base change in K 261 )
K 259/1944 in respect of F8+DH on 10-11-44 started from Bordeaux with 2x HS glider bombs to attack shipping off the Beach-head.
K 261 for 11-6-44 already covered but adds '' It has since been established that for the attack on the beach-head on the night of the 7th/8th June the starting point was BORDEAUV/Merignac and not OLEANS/BRICY.
K 354 in respect of F8+MK on 5-7-44 Started from Orleans/Bricy at 2300hrs(4th) with two HS293 Glider Bombs to attack shipping in the Bais de la Seine.

Hope this Helps

Brian Bines