Middle East Air Force

3 September 1942

Official Description

B-24’s attack convoy at sea. B-25’s hit troop concentrations, vehicles, and airfield installations in battle area of Alam-el-Halfa and behind enemy lines. P-40’s, mostly operating with RAF, escort bombers and engage fighter in combat, claiming at least 1 shot down.

Mission Details

Shipping

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

Battle support

Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell

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

Fighter escort

Mission Statistics

  • Enemy aircraft destroyed by fighter: 1

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