Bombing of Frampol in World War II

The 'Bombing of Frampol happened during the Polish Defence War of 1939. On September 13, 1939, the town of Frampol (Poland), with a population of 3 000 and without any military or industrial targets, nor any Polish Army defenders, was practically annihiliated by German Luftwaffe bombing practice.

Quotes

"Frampol was chosen as an experimental object, because test bombers, flying at low speed, weren't endangered by AA fire. Also, the centrally placed town hall was an ideal orientation point for the crews. We watched possibility of orientation after visible signs, and also the size of village, what guranteed that bombs neverthless fall down on Frampol. From one side it should make easier the note of probe, from second side it should confirm the efficiency of used bombs." (Wolfgang Schreyer's book "Eyes on the sky")

See also

• Terror bombing