The story
21 Blenheims on coastal sweeps from Belgium to the Frisians. Ships were attacked and some set on fire. 2 aircraft lost. 3 Stirlings on an escorted raid to Lille power-station; 1 Stirling lost.
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HANNOVER
49 aircraft - 20 Whitleys, 17 Wellingtons, 12 Hampdens - with the main railway station as aiming point. 1 Wellington and 1 Whitley lost.
35 Hampdens on minelaying operation in mouths of the Elbe and Weser rivers. No losses.
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