Middle East Air Force

31 August 1942

Official Description

B-25’s attack aircraft on a landing ground, and B-24’s raid harbor at Tobruk. P-40’s of 66th Ftr Sq, 57th Gp, escort RAF bombers during raid on Maryut. B-25’s, in conjunction with RAF Bostons, attack troop concentrations and military vehicles as battle of Alam-el-Halfa begins along the El Alamein line.

Mission Details

Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell

12th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Tobruk harbour

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

Fighter Escort

Description: Warhawks provide fighter escort for RAF bombers attacking Maryut

Aircraft Type: P-40 Warhawk

Ground personnel of the 57th Fighter Group work on the engines of a P-47 Thunderbolt, with the insignia of the 64th Fighter Squadron on its nose.

57th Fighter Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Fighter

Battle support

Description: B-25 Mitchells and RAF Bostons provide battle support for the battle of Alam-el-Halfa

Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell

12th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Revisions

Date30 Sep 2019 15:20:43
ContributorEmily
Sources

Air Force Combat Chronology