The story
COLOGNE, FRANCE
62 aircraft to 5 targets in Cologne, less than half reported bombing there. 1 Whitley lost.
8 aircraft to Channel ports and 4 minelaying off Brittany; no losses.
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6 Blenheims to Coxyde-les-Bains on Belgian coast to bomb a hotel - the Terynick - believed to be in use as a German headquarters. 2 aircraft bombed this target and 1 direct hit was claimed. No losses to the Blenheims.
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GERMANY, CHANNEL PORTS
77 aircraft to many targets, the largest raid being by 24 Blenheims to DÜSSELDORF. 1 Blenheim lost.
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