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Re: Identity of 2 Stirlings attacked during gardening on the night 22/23 April 1942
Hello,
BC War Diaries 1939-45 has the following for 22/23 April 1942. " 64 Wellingtons and 5 Stirling's all equipped with Gee, were dispatched on an experimental raid with orders to use Gee as a blind-bombing aid. Some bombs were dropped accurately into Cologne but others were up to 10 miles from the target. 2 Wellingtons were lost. Cologne records show that 44 high explosive and 1200 incendiary bombs fell in the city. Perhaps 12 to 15 aircraft loads. 4 people were killed and 8 injured and minor property damage was caused. 6 industrial buildings are shown as having been damaged. Minor Operations 23 aircraft to Le Havre, 63 aircraft mine laying off Germany and Denmark, 1 Leaflet flight to France. 1 Wellington on the Le Havre raid and 1 Hampden minelayer lost." Alex |
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