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No. 115 Squadron Losses over the North Sea and Denmark
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1940

No. 115 Squadron Losses over the North Sea and Denmark

On 7 April 1940, two No. 115 Squadron Wellingtons were lost over the North Sea and Denmark, with all 12 crew reported missing after Bf 110 attacks.

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On 7 April 1940, two No. 115 Squadron Wellingtons were lost over the North Sea and Denmark, with all 12 crew reported missing after Bf 110 attacks.
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