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Middle East Air Force

30 July 1942

Official Description

During 30/31 Jul, B-24’s bomb convoy in Pylos Bay claiming hits on 2 merchant ships. B-17’s hit
Tobruk harbor.

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

Pylos Bay

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

Aircraft effective: 2

Revisions

Date26 Sep 2019 14:35:12

ContributorEmily

Sources

Air Force Combat Chronology