Operation Nutcracker Begins in the Radfan, 4 January 1964
On 4 January 1964, Operation Nutcracker began in the Radfan, with British forces and RAF aircraft supporting efforts to restore control in Aden.
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Hawker Hurricanes Reach Singapore as the Malayan Campaign Deteriorates
On 3 January 1942, Hawker Hurricanes reached Singapore to strengthen British and Commonwealth air defences as Japanese forces advanced down the Malay Peninsula.
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Corpo Aereo Italiano: The Final Italian Raid on Britain
On 2 January 1941, the Corpo Aereo Italiano made its final raid on Britain, ending Italy’s brief and troubled air offensive over eastern England.
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Operation Bodenplatte: The Luftwaffe’s New Year’s Day Attack
On 1 January 1945, Operation Bodenplatte struck Allied airfields across north-west Europe, but the Luftwaffe’s last gamble ended in crippling losses.
