Luftwaffe attacks on English targets 31 May-2 June 1944

[Roundway]

Paragraph 160 of Air Chief Marshal Sir Leigh-Mallory's despatch on Air Operations by the Allied Expeditionary Force, Nov 1943 to September 1944 (http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/U...ette/37838.pdf), refers to small (enemy) forces acting indiscriminately over the UK on the nights of 31 May-1 June and 1-2 June 1944.

I would be interested to know where these took place - can anyone help please?

[Nick Beale]

Two intruders were detected over East Anglia on the night of 31 May and about another six off the coast, all thought to be Me 410 of KG 51.

I don't have anything for the second night you mention, though.

[Roundway]

Thank you, Nick, that certainly fits the 'small forces' criteria, the location is just what I was seeking.

Brian

[Brian Bines]

The Key Points weekly report just shows General- 31stMay/1st June two aircraft operated over Norfolk for a short time, while a small force operated offshore between Southwold and Cromer, possibly laying mines. Followed by Key points affected - USAAF Airfield Deopham Green, Norfolk H.E. and machine-gunning caused slight damage. A short time later bombs were dropped at 2 other places in Norfolk.

Regards
Brian Bines

[Roundway]

Many thanks for amplifying Nick's reply, Brian. Much appreciated.

Brian