Pennsylvania & Newtown
25 April 1942 · Exeter, Devon
View this record on the map →- Date
- 25 April 1942
- Record type
- Historic bombing area
- Bomb type
- HE
- Casualties
- 73
- Location
- Exeter, Devon
- Position accuracy
- Rough area
What happened
Two waves of bombers attacked in clear conditions, preceded by parachute flares, striking Culverland Road, Cumberland Terrace, Morgan Square, King Street, Fore Street and Paris Street.
Casualty note
73 killed, with 20 seriously and 53 slightly injured.
Also worth knowing
The deadliest of the April Baedeker attacks on Exeter and the second-deadliest raid on the city, after 4 May.