18 Halifaxes from 419,427, 428, and 434 squadrons were joined by 2 Lancasters from 426 squadron, and 12 Wellingtons from 432 squadron, on a mining operation to the Frisian Islands. The crews were over the garden at between 1,000 and 6,000 feet, sowing 74@1500 lb mines.

Sgt. J. Kelly from 419 squadron returned early as the navigation aids were u/s.

Sgt. W. Caldwell and P/O G. Cribb from 427 squadron returned early as the navigation aids were u/s.

P/O C. Ford from 428 squadron returned early as the navigation aids were u/s.

Sgt. P. Dennis from 432 squadron returned early as the stbd engine was u/s. They landed safely at base on one engine.

All crews from 434 squadron returned early as their navigation aids were not working.
 

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