27 Wellingtons from 426, 428, 429, and 431 Squadrons were ordered on a mining operation to the Frisian Islands and St. Nazaire. The crews were over the garden at between 700 and 6,000 feet, sowing 52@1500 lb mines.

Sgt H. Floren from 429 Squadron returned early as the rear turret and port engine were u/s. They landed safely at base on one engine.

Sgt A. Smith from 431 Squadron landed at St. Eval on return.
Sgt R. Sullivan, Sgt J. Esdale, S/Ldr W. Mulford, F/Sgt R. Hamby, and Sgt J. Parker landed at Chivenor on return.