BOMBING OF MANNHEIM AUGUST 1943

My Father-in-Law was killed in his home during an allied bombing raid over Mannheim on 17 August 1943 [est'd date].

I am trying to find any aircrews that might have information regarding this event. I have searched various archives to no avail. Informal word had it that the bomb dropped on his home was launched as an "extra" after the bomber had already departed the targeted area. Bomb was said to be a "block-buster".

Thanks for any help on this!

 

Manheim has a great Stadstarchiv. They are usually very helpfum and wil lsend you what you need for a small fee. Ther eis also an online search section . Stadtarchiv Mannheim - Institut für Stadtgeschichte