Sunday, 12 February 2017

9 and 10 August 1916:
At Whitley Bay. Lot damage by Zepps. Wrote Raymond.
In Gateshead with Kit Murray.

the Zep attack on the 8/9 of August has been subsequently documented- less so at the time. For a detailed description see Ian Castle's blog:

http://www.iancastlezeppelin.co.uk/89-aug-1916-1/4592178832

In 2015 The Journal reported on the Zeppelin raids that affected the area in WW1, commenting on the 8/9 attack on Whitley Bay.

http://www.thejournal.co.uk/north-east-analysis/analysis-news/war-air-came-north-east-8571115
7 and 8 August 1916:
MS 116 (?) First day. Dawn at Unsworth.
MS 116 2nd day at Unsworth camp. Called on mrs Pyle.
Whitley Bay evening. Zeps at night.
6 August 1916:
At Whitley Bay with Steel, later P Radcliffe.
4 and 5 August 1916:
At Whitley Bay-Quiet. Whitley Bay. P Casey.
2  and 3 August 1916:
At Tynemouth with Steel and ? Letter to McMullin