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BARGES
13 Blenheims attacked barges in Dutch and Belgian ports, no losses.
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GERMANY, FRANCE
7 Wellingtons to Gelsenkirchen and 3 Hampdens minelaying. 6 Blenheims attempted to bomb airfields in France; 1 aircraft bombed Morlaix airfield. An aircraft of 15 Squadron, piloted by Squadron Leader Webster (the records give no initials), carried out what is believed to be the first Intruder attack of the war when he attempted to patrol at low level over an airfield near Caen, waiting to attack any aircraft seen operating there. He was not successful in this attempt on this night.
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