The Manchester region experienced numerous Luftwaffe bombing attacks during WW2. Beginning with air raids in June 1940 they continued through the horrific Manchester Blitz in December with raids continuing until March 1945. Nearby Stockport didn’t escape the war unscathed. Bombed several times, it was once again under attack 85 years ago today in the early … More The nameplate from the Heinkel that bombed Fairey Aviation’s factory in Heaton Chapel goes on display with the Auxiliary Fire Service helmet worn by one of the firefighters