107 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, and 432 Squadrons were ordered to attack the oil plant at Sterkrade. The crews were over the target at between 16,000 and 18,000 feet, releasing 847,000 lbs of high explosives. The target was cloud covered so the attack was scattered.

P/O R. Harlow  from 408 Squadron returned early due to the port inner being u/s. They landed safely at base on 3 engines.

18 crews from 415 Squadron departed base between 09:47 and 10:04, they were over the target between 12:20 and 12:22, returning to base between 14:28 and 15:11.                           
F/O D. Stewart and crew flying Halifax III  MZ-690 coded 6U-X  were hit by flak, there were 4 holes in the aircraft with no injuries to the crew

P/O J. Tease from 420 Squadron landed at Carnaby on return due to low brake pressure.

P/O A. Martel from 425 Squadron returned early due to the port inner being u/s. They landed safely at base on 3 engines. 
P/O W. Corbett was hit by flak. Holes in the fuselage.

W/O2 M. Fraser from 426 Squadron was hit by flak, not serious.
F/O S. Simmons had one engine go u/s on return. They landed safely at base on 3 engines.F/O T. Fredrickson RCAF and crew, flying Halifax VII LW-197 coded OW-S, failed to return from this operation. 

Sgt. J. Sullivan, RAF
F/Sgt. D. Turnquist, RCAF--POW
F/O A. Nicholson, RCAF--POW
P/O I Pelechaty, RCAF
P/O G. Ryan, RCAF
P/O V. McPhee, RCAF