The story
GERMANY, FRANCE
73 Hampdens and Wellingtons attacked Bremen, Kiel, Merseburg and Bordeaux. The Merseburg force also dropped incendiary devices into the Harz forests. Kiel again reports many bombs from the Wellingtons attacking here, with 20 people injured, a garage with 12 vehicles inside destroyed, and much minor damage. 2 Hampdens and 1 Wellington were lost and 10 Hampdens and 4 Wellingtons crashed in England when fog covered their bases on return.
6 Hampdens laid mines without loss.
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8 Blenheims on cloud-cover raids but only 1 aircraft bombed, De Kooy airfield. No losses.
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