99 Halifaxes from 424, 427, 429, 431, 433, and 434 squadrons were ordered to attack a V-1 launching site at Bonnetot. The sky was clear and the crews bombed  from between 12,000 and 14,500 feet, releasing 753,000 lbs of high explosives accurately on target.

F/O G. Barton from 424 squadron was hit by flak, not serious.

W/O2 A. King from 427 squadron returned early as the hydraulics were u/s.

F/Sgt. H. McVicar from 431 squadron returned early as they were unable to raise the under carriage.
 
 

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