There will be a short remembrance service in Victoria Gardens on Wednesday 6th August at 11.00am, to remember the lives lost on the evening of 6th August 1942.
On the evening of Thursday 6th August 1942, Truro was the target of a surprise bombing raid by two low-flying Luftwaffe aircraft. The attack resulted in 14 deaths, 65 injuries, and significant structural damage, including over 100 houses damaged and three completely destroyed.
Due to the low altitude and speed of the aircraft, British radar systems did not detect them in time, and air raid sirens were not activated. As a result, residents received no warning prior to the explosions.
This service will provide an opportunity for the community of Truro to reflect and remember those affected by the tragic events of that night.