The story
02:56-05:38 H
1523 bombers, 853 airplanes B-17's, 672 airplanes B24 attacked targets in France and the Belelux.
06:50-08:20 H
346 airplanes P-47, 295 airplanes P-38, 206 airplanes P-51 supported the bombers.
Eindhoven was attacked by 62 airplanes B-24 and obe B-17. (74 ton)
Emmerich (oiltargets) was attacked by 61 airplanes B-24.
12 airplanes B-17 and 3 airplanes B-24 did not return.
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