Middle East Air Force
31 August 1942Official 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment