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IJMUIDEN
15 Lancasters (617 Squadron) and 2 Mosquitoes of 5 Group carried out an accurate attack on the ships at Ijmuiden. No aircraft lost.
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MOLBIS
175 Lancasters and 11 Mosquitoes of 5 Group attacked the benzol plant at Molbis, near Leipzig. The weather was clear and the bombing was so effective that all production at the plant ceased. No aircraft lost.
6 R.C.M. sorties and 14 Mosquito patrols were flown by 100 Group without loss.
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