Mainz in WW2 History | World War II Database

11 Aug 1942

Germany

154 British bombers (68 Wellington, 33 Lancaster, 28 Stirling, and 25 Halifax) attacked Mainz, Germany, killing 162 and destroying many buildings in the city center; 6 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Mainz, Hessen-Nassau | CPC]

12 Aug 1942

Germany

138 British bombers attacked Mainz, Germany, hitting the rail station, industrial areas (at least 40 were killed), and the nearby villages of Kempten (130 houses were damaged) and Gaulsheim (97 houses were damaged); 5 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Mainz, Hessen-Nassau | CPC]

30 Dec 1944

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against rail facilities in Mainz, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Mainz | DS]

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