BREST, HAMBURG
53 Hampdens, Wellingtons and Whitleys to attack major German naval units believed to be in Brest harbour. Cloud and heavy Flak produced indecisive bombing results. 24 Blenheims to Hamburg but weather conditions were poor and Hamburg records contain no mention of any attack.
Minor Operations: 9 Wellingtons to Duisburg, 4 Blenheims to Rotterdam, 5 Hampdens mine-laying off Lorient and 2 O.T.U. sorties.
There were no losses in any operation on this night.
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4 Blenheims; 1 aircraft bombed Flushing. No losses.
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12 Hampdens minelaying at Brest, Lorient and St-Nazaire. 1 aircraft lost.
