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BREST
94 aircraft - 46 Wellingtons, 25 Hampdens, 20 Whitleys, 3 Stirlings - but bombing was poor because of cloud. No losses.
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29 Blenheims on coastal operations from France to Norway. 4 ships were attacked and 2 of these were claimed as sunk. Borkum was also bombed. 1 aircraft lost.
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KIEL
96 aircraft - 49 Wellingtons, 21 Whitleys, 19 Hampdens, 5 Halifaxes, 2 Stirlings. 1 Wellington lost.
Cloud hindered the bombing and Kiel reported only light damage compared to recent raids. 5 people were killed and 13 injured.
BOULOGNE
23 'freshmen' crews attacked the docks. 1 Whitley lost.
5 Hampdens minelaying off Brest. No losses.
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