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Re: A very long shot: Vernon on 12 June 1940
Hello Laurent,
The RAF Narrative of the Campaign in France confirms that at dawn on 12 June 1940 'nine AASF Battles were despatched against a reported pontoon bridge at Verzillon(sic), just south of Les Andelys'. They failed to find the target. Later, around '1515 hours 12 AASF Battles attacked ...' (Franks identifies the units involved as Nos. 88 and 103 Squadrons) '... Le Manoir railway bridge ... found to be under repair; it was hit, the working party was scattered ... Shortly afterwards (1550 hours) 12 more Battles were supposed to attack a pontoon bridge again reported at Vezillon' but five aircraft failed to locate the target due to poor visibility.
These may be among the attacks described by your source. Hope it helps.
Regards.
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