The story
NORTH SEA SHIPPING SEARCH
24 Hampdens and 18 Wellingtons failed to locate any targets. Part of the Hampden force was mistakenly attacked by R.A.F. Spitfires of 602 Squadron when returning to land in Scotland; 2 of the Hampdens were shot down in the sea; it is believed that 1 man died, the remaining crew members being rescued.
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