The story
GERMANY, HOLLAND, FRANCE
81 aircraft to 7 targets in Germany. 12 Blenheims attacked airfields in France. 6 Battles bombed barges in Dutch ports; these Battles - from 103 and 150 Squadrons - were the first Battle operations under Bomber Command control. 8 Hampdens mine-laying. 5 O.T.U. sorties.
This was the largest night effort since the fall of France. 1 Whitley lost.
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AIRFIELD
12 Blenheims to an unnamed airfield returned early.
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GERMANY, FRANCE, HOLLAND
68 aircraft of all Bomber Command types, including Battles, attacked 5 targets in Germany, airfields in France, barges in Holland, and carried out minelaying. 1 Blenheim and 2 Whitley lost. 1 O.T.U. sortie.
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