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MANNHEIM, AIRFIELDS
9 Whitleys to Mannheim, 8 Blenheims to airfields in France. No losses.
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MANNHEIM, MILAN
17 Wellingtons and 9 Whitleys to Mannheim, 5 Wellingtons to the Pirelli factory at Milan. Fires were claimed started near Mannheim main railway station and 3 aircraft which reached Milan claimed a 'terrific blaze' there. 1 Wellington was lost.
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