Middle East Air Force

4 September 1942

Official Description

B-24’s, in conjunction with RAF and Royal Navy, attack convoy at sea. 2 merchant ships are reported sunk and 1 left burning.

B-25’s and RAF Bostons, repelling counterattacks during Alam-el-Halfa battle, hit troop concentrations and vehicles, while P-40’s, operating with RAF, escort bombers and engage in combat over battle area, claiming 1 ftr destroyed.

Mission Details

Shipping

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

Mission Statistics

  • Aircraft effective: 3

Battle support

Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell

12th Bomb Group

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

Fighter escort and battle support

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

Mission Statistics

  • Enemy aircraft destroyed by fighter: 1

Revisions

Date30 Sep 2019 15:43:01
ContributorEmily
Sources

Air Force Combat Chronology