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Middle East Air Force

24 July 1942

Official Description

During 23/24 Jul, B-17’s attack Tobruk harbor. B-24’s hit harbor at Bengasi. A B-24 crashes on return to base, killing 1 crew member.

Mission Details

Tobruk Harbour

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-11620) nicknamed "Edna Elizabeth" of the 98th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force. Image via J Moulin. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st Provision Group, AFN 43 (or 1942?) 41-1620.'

1st Provisional Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Type Category: Bombardment

Benghazi

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-11620) nicknamed "Edna Elizabeth" of the 98th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force. Image via J Moulin. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st Provision Group, AFN 43 (or 1942?) 41-1620.'

1st Provisional Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Type Category: Bombardment

Mission Statistics

People killed in action: 1
Aircraft damaged: 1

Revisions

Date26 Sep 2019 14:27:25

ContributorEmily

Sources

Air Force Combat Chronology