13 Wellingtons from 428, 431 and 432 Squadrons were ordered on a mining operation to Texel. The crews were over the garden at between 500 and 4,000 feet, sowing 22@1500 lb mines.

Sgt J. Sheridan from 428 Squadron returned early as the compasses were u/s.

P/O J. Valentine from 431 Squadron returned early as the navigation aids were u/s.
 
 

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