22 Halifaxes from 419, 428, and 433 squadrons were ordered on a mining operation to Kiel Bay. The crews were over the garden 15,000 feet, sowing 60@1500 lb mines.

F/O J. Stewart from 419 squadron returned early as the navigation aids were u/s.

F/O M. Kogan from 428 squadron returned early as his navigation aids were u/s.