Thanks for that, hmtmaj, it is very informative. A number of large homes, earlier requisitioned to house The Kings (Liverpool) Regiment became available in time to house families who had lost their homes to the bombing. The homes were in Formby, and the families were mainly from Bootle; the Rileys, O"Dowds, McGoughs, Williams, Burns, Toppings, Grants and so many others, all of whom were my school and playmates.

RonnieW. You had some information on Luftwaffe units used in Merseyside raids. An old pal from Tuebrook, and longtime Canadian resident, has been trying for the longest time to identify which units bombed Liverpool, and off which airfields in occupied Europe they used. If you have anything on that subject, and care to share it, I would be indebted to you.