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Operation Biting Begins with the Bruneval Radar Raid
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1942

Operation Biting Begins with the Bruneval Radar Raid

On 27 February 1942, Operation Biting began at Bruneval as RAF aircraft carried airborne troops to seize key German radar equipment.

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On 27 February 1942, Operation Biting began at Bruneval as RAF aircraft carried airborne troops to seize key German radar equipment.
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