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Middle East Air Force

17 August 1942

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B-25’s of 81st Bomb Sq hit stores, depot and tank repair shops at Matruh. This marks debut of the MBs of the 12th Bomb Gp in ME.

The 12th Bomb Group enters service in the Middle East when B-25 Mitchells of the 81st Bomb Squadron attack Matruh.

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B-25 Mitchell

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Date	Contributor	Update
26 September 2019 15:24:02	Emily	Created event
Sources
Air Force Combat Chronology
Date	Contributor	Update
26 September 2019 15:19:13	Emily	Created entry with name, date, official description and description
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Air Force Combat Chronology