The story
HAMBURG, FRANCE
42 Blenheims, Hampdens and Wellingtons to Hamburg. 1 Blenheim and 1 Hampden lost. Hamburg was completely covered by cloud but Hamburg records show 4 fires, 2 people killed, 34 injured and 86 bombed out.
8 Blenheims and Wellingtons to Boulogne docks and 3 Hampdens minelaying off Brittany. No losses.
---
KIEL, WILHELMSHAVEN
36 Hampdens, Whitleys and Wellingtons; targets were difficult to locate. Wilhelmshaven reports only 1 bomb on an air-raid shelter, which was empty, and 2 bombs in open ground. Kiel reports sirens but no bombing incidents. 1 Wellington lost.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.