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Attack on Derby 29 Sep 40
Can anyone confirm the report of an attack at about 1530 hrs by a lone 1/KG 53 He 111 commanded by Oblt Dietrich Von Buttlar?
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Re: Attack on Derby 29 Sep 40
Hi Chris,
Kriegstagebuch der I. Gruppe 21.9.1940 - 30.5.1941. 28.9.40 02.42-03.00 - Start von 5 He 111 Angriff auf London und Einzelangriffe auf 7319 (Derby). 29.9.40 03.15-03.36 - 7 He 111 auf London 16.17 - He 111 A1+FH Besatzung Olt. von Buttlar Ziel Derby (Rolls-Royce Motorenwerke) Ziel im Tiefflug angeflogen und die 1000 kg Bombe aus 600 m Hoehe in den Suedostteil des Werkes geworfen. See: Chronik Kampfgeschwader 53 "Legion Condor". Kiehl,Heinz. Stuttgart:Motorbuch Verlag,2010 (Spezialausgabe). p.109. Col. |
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Re: Attack on Derby 29 Sep 40
Thanks Col I have this already plus a report of the attack but am trying to ascertain if the attack achieved anything
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Re: Attack on Derby 29 Sep 40
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chris our church that day was bombed, well 2 shop building next to it were hit . ,around at night,29/9/40.i beleive bigger towns too were hit by us. the damage his still there on the church walls shapnel dents, sharon
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Re: Attack on Derby 29 Sep 40
Sharon
Interesting but the attack would have taken place mid-afternoon Chris |
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Re: Attack on Derby 29 Sep 40
This was a daylight attack with RR as the target so cannot agree with what you are suggesting
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