The story
12 Hampdens to Brest were recalled. 1 aircraft did not receive the signal and went on to bomb the German warships in Brest harbour. 11 Blenheims to the French coast but no targets were seen. No losses.
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BREST
90 aircraft - 51 Wellingtons, 27 Whitleys, 11 Blenheims, 1 Stirling - reported that the warships were difficult to locate. 1 Blenheim and 1 Whitley were lost and 1 Wellington was shot down over England by an Intruder.
Minor Operations: 15 Hampdens minelaying off Brest and La Pallice; 1 aircraft lost. 7 aircraft to Ostend and Rotterdam.
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