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Bomber Command raid - night of 21/22 December 1940

Kiel · Germany

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GERMANY, ITALY, HOLLAND, BELGIUM
71 Blenheims, Wellingtons and Whitleys to many targets. 5 Hampdens minelaying in Kiel Bay. 1 O.T.U. sortie. No losses.

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GERMANY, HOLLAND, FRANCE
59 Blenheims, Hampdens and Wellingtons to 5 targets but less than half bombed primaries. 1 Wellington lost. 3 Hampdens minelaying off Cuxhaven and 1 O.T.U. sortie.

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