The German attack in
the West began on 10 May 1940. Two days later an
attempt was made to halt the German advance
towards Brussels by bombing two road bridges
over the Albert Canal near Maastricht. Six
Battle aircraft were to be sent by No.12
Squadron. Split into two groups of three the
Battles attacked through a withering barrage of
anti-aircraft and small arms fire. All six
aircraft were shot down. |