1st Provisional Group
Group
The 1st Provisional Group was established on 20 July 1942 at Lydda. It brought together the existing 9th Bomb Squadron and the Hal Bomb Squadron, which were operating the Middle East.
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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.
Description
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Mission details
1. Tobruk Harbour
Description
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Aircraft type
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Units
Mission Statistics
2. Benghazi
Description
Not yet known
Aircraft type
B-24 Liberator
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Units
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1st Provisional Group
Group
The 1st Provisional Group was established on 20 July 1942 at Lydda. It brought together the existing 9th Bomb Squadron and the Hal Bomb Squadron, which were operating the Middle East.
Mission Statistics
| Number of aircraft Damaged | 1 |
| Number of people Killed In Action | 1 |
Revisions
| Date | Contributor | Update |
|---|---|---|
| 26 September 2019 14:27:25 | Emily | Created entry with name, date and official description |
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