5 Blenheims to Holland turned back.
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WILHELMSHAVEN, EMDEN
48 Hampdens, Wellingtons and Whitleys, 32 to Wilhelmshaven, 16 to Emden. The target at Wilhelmshaven was the battleship Tirpitz. Crews reported bombs straddling the Tirpitz and many fires. Wilhelmshaven reports heavy damage in various parts of the town with 12 people killed and adds the comment that this was the first large raid for the local air-raid services.
9 Hampdens minelaying in the Elbe. No losses from any operation.
