'Rommel HQ - Operation Flipper'
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Date commenced:
Friday, November 14, 1941
Location
Beda Littoria
Libya
32° 45' 59.0004" N, 21° 44' 30.0012" E
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The raiding party landed 14 November. The attack on Rommel's HQ by units from Layforce took place 17 November. The raiding party included a group from No 11 Commando (see What Links Here above) led by Lt Col Keyes supported by others, including two from No 7 Cdo who had escaped from Crete, Sgt Fred Birch (No 7 Cdo & 51ME Cdo) and Cpl John Kerr (No 7 Cdo & 51ME Commando)
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