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AIR SUPERIORITY AND GROUND ATTACK.

Authors :
McKelvey Cleaver, Thomas
Source :
FlyPast; Jun2024, Issue 515, p54-63, 10p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article from FlyPast magazine provides a detailed account of the role of USAAF fighters during the D-Day invasion in Normandy. The Mustangs and Thunderbolts of the USAAF's VIII Fighter Command fought both in the air and on the ground, achieving air supremacy over the Luftwaffe. The article includes firsthand accounts from pilots and ground crew members who participated in the invasion. Despite the limited presence of the Luftwaffe and the weather conditions, the USAAF fighters played a significant role in the Battle of Normandy, contributing to the liberation of France. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02626950
Issue :
515
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
FlyPast
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
176793661