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28th November 2010, 21:53
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BC target 8/9 March 1940?
Hi guys
In connection with my earlier enquiry, does anyone know the target(s) of Bomber Command on the night of 8/9 March 1940, and which squadrons were involved? Cheers Brian 
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29th November 2010, 12:00
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Re: BC target 8/9 March 1940?
Brian,
You can exclude No.3 (Bomber) Group on this night, no op's flown. Regards Steve
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29th November 2010, 19:31
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Re: BC target 8/9 March 1940?
Hi Steve
Thanks for your response. However, I have since found that the incident I was researching occurred on 9 March 1941 (not 1940 as reported on Surrey Constabulary's website!! Cheers Brian
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30th November 2010, 08:37
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Re: BC target 8/9 March 1940?
Brian,
Once again no operations flown by No.3 Group on March 8th (B.488) or March 9th (B.489 )1941, all cancelled due to weather conditions. ( Taken Via No.3 Group Summary of Events Air 25/52) Regards Steve
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9th December 2010, 21:21
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Re: BC target 8/9 March 1940?
8/3/41 has the following daylight activity, 9/3/41 nothing day or night
Regards Martin 139 Sqn Blenheims - Amsterdam 0/1, Borkum 0/2, Den Helder 1, Emden 0/2, Norderney 1 (bombed alternative target), Utrecht 0/1 0/1 = early return or duty not carried out
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