Thread: Which squadrons took part in "Scharnhorst" attack 27/28-02-1942
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Old 16th April 2019, 00:10
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Re: Which squadrons took part in "Scharnhorst" attack 27/28-02-1942
Wilhelmshaven (20:25 to 20:49 hrs)

3 Group

Stirling 15Sqn 2 (2 bombed primary)
Wellington 214 Sqn 6 (1 bombed primary, 5 bombed other targets)


4 Group
Whitley 58 Sqn 6 (3 bombed primary, 3 early returns)
Whitley 77 Sqn 13 (8 bombed primary, 1 secondary, 1 early return, 3 lost)

5 Group
Hampden 106 Sqn 6 (4 primary, 2 early returns)

Night raid sheet - 2 definitely identified target, 19 others bombed on searchlights and flak in target area

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Martin
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