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Luftwaffe raid against Hull 20 Dec.1942 ?
Hello all,
For an ongoing research project, I read a reference in the published OKW War Diaries that Hull (UK) was attacked by 17 Luftwaffe bombers in the night of 20/21 December 1942. Main request: which Gruppe, which airfield and what sort of explosives were dropped? Regarding the Kampfgeschwader-exploits, my knowledge (and reference works) is rather limited. Any info is much appreciated! All the best, Marcel Hogenhuis / Venlo
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Re: Luftwaffe raid against Hull 20 Dec.1942 ?
This link which shows all the bomb dropped on Hull says the date is 21/22 Dec 1942.
http://www.rhaywood.karoo.net/bombmap.htm gif 13 says HE but no weights |
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Re: Luftwaffe raid against Hull 20 Dec.1942 ?
Hello Marcel
the attackers during the night of 20/21. Dec 42 were from KG 2, dropped 17.8 metric tons of HE and 5.4 metric tons of incendiaries. One I./KG 2 plane suffered 10% damage while landing from the mission at Gilze Rijen. Source the unit history of KG 2 Juha |
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Re: Luftwaffe raid against Hull 20 Dec.1942 ?
Dear Kutscha and Juha,
That's exactly the kind of info sought ! Many thanks for this interesting input, another blank filled... All the best, Marcel / Venlo
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