Notes:
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Briefing took place at 0430 hours. At 0720 a one hour delay was ordered, resulting in the times indicated above. After takeoff, the leader of the low squadron landed with an engine out but was able to transfer to a ground spare and rejoin the formation. A Grafton Underwood B-17 attempting an emergency landing at Deenthorpe was unable to make the field and crash-landed 1,000 yards northeast of the field; however, all crew members were safe. One abort and one spare returned early. All operational aircraft were down by 1755 hours, Flying Control noting: "Good night landings by all."
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