Middle East Air Force
2 September 1942Official Description
B-24’s hit docks and jetties at Tobruk harbor. B-25’s bomb aircraft and landing ground and, with RAF, attack troops and vehicles in battle area around Alam-el-Halfa ridge. P-40’s fly escort and sweep missions over battle area in conjunction with RAF.
Mission Details
Tobruk harbour
Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
Battle Support
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Fighter escorts and battle support
Aircraft Type: P-40 Warhawk
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter