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Bomber Command raid - 26 October 1944

Heligoland · Germany

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LEVERKUSEN
105 Lancasters of 3 Group carried out a G-H raid on Leverkusen, with the chemical works as the centre of the intended bombing area. The raid appeared to proceed well but cloud prevented any observation of the results. No aircraft lost.
Minor Operations: 4 R.C.M. sorties, 1 Hudson on a Resistance operation. No losses.

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MINOR OPERATIONS
26 R.C.M. sorties, 42 Mosquito patrols, 10 Lancasters of 1 Group minelaying off Heligoland. 1 Lancaster minelayer lost.

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