Occupation of Channel Islands
The German occupation of the Channel Islands is a very interesting yet dark subject, there are still many people on the islands who can not forgive and forget what went on during those dark years. Several years ago when Black 6 and the J-52 visited the Islands for the air displays, eye brows were raised, as was the case when the axis aircraft used in the making of the Battle of Britain film popped in unexpectedly for a pit stop in the late 60s!:eek: Several RAF squadrons passed through on there way and way back from France notably 303 Sqd. With regard to the Luftwaffe in Jersey, i have been led to believe that six hangers were built during the occupation, of which only one survives, now cut off from the airfield by a road and that it was to be home to a Ju-88 squadron. Ju-52s were regular visitors bringing supplies, equipment and wounded troops to one of the many underground tunnels which housed the hospital. Me-110s used Jersey as did other fighters over the years. I dont believe there were many, if more than one or two civil aircraft left on Jersey at the time of invasion, i say this because it was known for some time that the germans would grab the islands. Any serviceable aircraft were flown to safety. The islands militia had been pulled back to the mainland and white flags were flying when the Luftwaffe bombed the harbours on Jersey and Guernsey killing fourty four civilians before landing and taking control in June 1940.
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