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First “Circus” Operation Mounted Over Occupied France
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1941

First “Circus” Operation Mounted Over Occupied France

On 10 January 1941, the Royal Air Force mounted what became known as the first "Circus" operation over occupied France.

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On 10 January 1941, the Royal Air Force mounted what became known as the first "Circus" operation over occupied France.
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