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Re: 180 Sqn B25 losses 13th March 1945
According to the daily intell report for this incident:
Six Bostons of 137 and forty-six Mitchells of 139 Wings attacked Lengerich M/Y wtih 392x500 from 11/15,000 feet at 1204/1212 hours, using radar aids. Through gaps in cloud some results were seen and most hits appeared to be in target. Six Bostons lost contact and abandoned task and two Mitchells aborted for technical reasons. Moderate accurate heavy flak in target area and flak Deventer. Six aircraft minor flak damage - one gunner wounded. Three Me.109s made three attacks on box of Mitchells 5/10 miles east of Wessel. One Mitchell shot down and another minor damage. One e/a damaged by Mitchells, and escort claimed others.
Stephen
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