Wn83 Fontaine-la-Mallet les Monts-Trottins, From W.O. 233/56 File
WN · K.V.Gruppe Le Havre · AOK 15 Haute-Normandie · France
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The airfield's construction was undertaken by Irish labourers and Italian prisoners of war in 1942. This development led to the removal of a significant portion of the beech tree avenue, planted in 1809 by George Purefoy Jervoise of Herriard Park, intended to commemorate the Jubilee of George III in 1810.
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A captured German plan of Le Havre dated from 4th July 1944 showing most of the defences.
From W.O. 233/56 File
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Plan.
From W.O. 233/56 File
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Intelligence air photo.
From W.O. 233/56 File
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The casemate was almost ready to use, there may have not been enough fittings arrived from stores to finish it off.
From W.O. 233/56 File
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From W.O. 233/56 File
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19 October 2022