Skoda Works
AviationKenneth WebbSkoda Works, Plzen, Mannheim, Main Force, Diversionary Force, 16-17 April 1943, Halifax Mk V, DK165 MP-E, Webb CrewComment

RAF 9 Operation Frothblower ~ Plzen 16-17 April 1943

"The Price ~ the Ultimate Sacrifice"

This phrase encapsulates RAF 9’s focus on the courage, loss, and sacrifice of RAF crews during Operation Frothblower’s raid on the Škoda Works at Plzeň in April 1943.

AviationKenneth WebbSkoda Works, Plzen, Mannheim, Main Force, Diversionary Force, 16-17 April 1943, Halifax Mk V, DK165 MP-E, Webb CrewComment
RAF 9 Operation Frothblower ~ Plzen 16-17 April 1943
AviationKenneth WebbRAF Linton on Ouse, 76 Squadron, Bebbington, North Sea, Skoda Works, Mannheim, Lachen Speyerdorf, IG Heimat Forschung, RAF 12

RAF 12 Dilemma

… … some fragments were also presented to me on that incredible day. This is entirely due to both the German People and to Herr Erik Wieman and his Archaeological Team IG Heimat Forschung. I am forever indebted to Herr Erik Wieman.

AviationKenneth WebbRAF Linton on Ouse, 76 Squadron, Bebbington, North Sea, Skoda Works, Mannheim, Lachen Speyerdorf, IG Heimat Forschung, RAF 12
RAF 12 Dilemma