The story
HOMBERG
136 Lancasters of 3 Group attacked the Meerbeck oil plant. 1 Lancaster lost. The raid opened well and 2 large fires were seen but smoke then concealed the target and later bombing was scattered.
1 Wellington R.C.M. sortie.
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MINOR OPERATIONS
59 Mosquitoes to Herford and 50 to Hannover, 4 R.C.M. sorties, 24 aircraft on Resistance operations. 2 Stirlings on Resistance work were lost.
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