first bomb fell on Brtighton in ww2 by js 19 September 2004Through family stories I was told that BRighton was the first town in Britain to receive a bomb during ww2, truth or myth?4 replies Re: first bomb fell on Brtighton in ww2 by Edward Brooke 20 September 2004Britons endured their first civilian bomb casualties in March, 1940,[I believe Whitehawk was bombed in July] when the Luftwaffe attacked the Scapa Flow naval base in the extreme north of Scotland. Edward Brooke Re: first bomb fell on Brtighton in ww2 by Philip Rance 20 September 2004I understand that the first raid on Brighton was 15th July 1940, when several bombs fell on Kemp Town.Officially the first place in England to be bombed in WW2 was Chilham, near Canterbury, on 10th May 1940.Officially the first bombs to fall on British soil in WW2 were dropped on RAF Sullom Voe in Shetland, on 13th November 1939. The only reported casualty was a rabbit, apparently popularising the recently-published song “Run, Rabbit, Run”. Re: first bomb fell on Brtighton in ww2 by John Wall 20 September 2004The first bombs fell on Brighton on Monday July 15 1940. They landed on houses in Whitehawk Road, Princess Terrace and Bristol Gardens killing four people and seriously injuring another five.A full report on this incident can be read in the publication “THE BRIGHTON BLITZ” painstakingly researched by David Rowland.jwallvk2@tsn.cc Re: first bomb fell on Brtighton in ww2 by Tony Hagon 20 April 2007Well, this is all a surprise to the worthy burghers of Wick in Caithness near where I now live. The building where they claim the first bomb of WW2 fell is still derelict and preserved as a memorial. Incidentally, it’s two doors down from the shortest street in Europe (6 feet long). Add your replyHiddenAdd your title Add your wordsWould you like to add some images (optional)? If so, how many images would you like to add? 1 2 3 4 5 6Your image files will be uploaded when you submit this form. They should be .jpg or .png files. The maximum filesize is 5Mb.First imageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitleSecond imageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitleThird imageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitleFourth imageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitleFifth imageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitleSixth imageAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitleAbout youFinally, please tell us a few details about you, so we can contact you about your contribution if we need to. We won't use your contact details for any other purpose.Your name First Last Your e-mail address* SubmitThat's all. Thanks very much. You now just need to agree to our Terms of Use and press the Submit button. After that, please wait until your contribution is uploaded. You'll then see a 'Thankyou' page.Terms of Use* I accept this website's Terms of Use (opens in new window) and confirm that the material I am uploading does not infringe the copyright of any third party.Privacy* I consent to my name and e-mail address being stored along with this contribution, and to the website editors communicating with me by e-mail about the contribution if necessary. My name may be published alongside the contribution on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published. My information will not be shared with any third party (see our Privacy Statement - opens in a new window). *Δ Share thisFacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin
