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Mission to Bomb Dunkirk Abandoned Due to Heavy Opposition
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1943

Mission to Bomb Dunkirk Abandoned Due to Heavy Opposition

On 17 February 1943, an RAF bombing mission against Dunkirk was abandoned after heavy opposition, with escort fighters suffering losses.

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On 17 February 1943, an RAF bombing mission against Dunkirk was abandoned after heavy opposition, with escort fighters suffering losses.
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