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Bomber Command raid - night of 2/3 April 1942

Paris · France

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PARIS/POISSY
40 Wellingtons and 10 Stirlings carried out successful bombing of the motor factory. 1 Wellington lost.
LE HAVRE
49 aircraft; crews claimed accurate bombing of harbour targets. No losses.
23 Hampdens and 7 Wellingtons minelaying in Quiberon Bay. 1 Hampden and 1 Wellington lost.

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