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17th February 2010, 21:36
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RAF bombed Geneva June 1940
Hi guys
On 12 June 1940, the RAF accidently dropped bombs on Daillens, Rennens and Geneva (Switzerland), during which five Swiss citizens were killed and 50 injured. Which unit was involved? Further details required, please. Cheers Brian 
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18th February 2010, 01:46
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Re: RAF bombed Geneva June 1940
No.77 Squadron were tasked with attacking Turin during the 11th/12th, they lost one Whitley in France.
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18th February 2010, 10:34
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Re: RAF bombed Geneva June 1940
Thanks Alan
I have since discovered that 36 Whitleys from 10, 51, 58, 77 and 102 Squadrons were involved. Due to bad weather etc only 13 reached the target area and, as you mention, one of 77 Squadron crashed in France during the return flight. Cheers Brian
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19th February 2010, 12:43
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Re: RAF bombed Geneva June 1940
Brian,
A Swiss article (in French) of a Geneva aviation society a possible mentions a possible candidate for the erroneous bombing: 51 Squadron. Check http://www.pionnair-ge.com/spip1/spip.php?article31 It says one Whitley apparently was off course (F/O Bisset?). Regards, Leendert
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