Originally Posted by
Fortissimo
Take a look at the Wesseling raid too - 21 June 1944. They lost 28% of the force on that one (35 ac). The two East Kirkby sqns (57 & 630) lost 6 and 5 ac respectively.
Yes. 35 aircraft seems such a small number in comparison.
Mailly-le-Camp being another. Casualty figures we can't comprehend these days.