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“Black Friday” The Banff Strike Wing Attack at Førde Fjord
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“Black Friday” – The Banff Strike Wing Attack at Førde Fjord

On 9 February 1945, RAF Banff Strike Wing attacked German ships at Førde Fjord, suffering heavy losses in the action known as Black Friday.

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On 9 February 1945, RAF Banff Strike Wing attacked German ships at Førde Fjord, suffering heavy losses in the action known as Black Friday.
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