The story
ANTI-LUFTWAFFE OPERATIONS
55 Blenheims, Hampdens and Whitleys to Luftwaffe bomber airfields in the Occupied Countries. 2 Hampdens lost. A further 20 Hampdens carried out 'interruption patrols', attempting to engage German bombers raiding Bristol, but with no success. 1 O.T.U. sortie to Paris.
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2 Blenheims; 1 bombed Brest and 1 Zeebrugge. No losses.
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DÜSSELDORF, OSTEND, AIRFIELDS
69 aircraft, mostly to DÜSSELDORF. 5 aircraft - 3 Wellingtons, 1 Hampden, 1 Whitley - lost. 4 Hampdens minelaying off Brest.
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