The story
AEAF succesful attack at the airport of Gilze-Rijen.
5 enemy planes shot down.
3 Mosquito's didn't return back to their base: from 107th, 305th, 605th squadron
The same day 59 Mosquito's and two Beaufighters flew to France, Benelux and Grmany to help Bomber Command.
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