Middle East Air Force
3 September 1942Official Description
B-24’s attack convoy at sea. B-25’s hit troop concentrations, vehicles, and airfield installations in battle area of Alam-el-Halfa and behind enemy lines. P-40’s, mostly operating with RAF, escort bombers and engage fighter in combat, claiming at least 1 shot down.
Mission Details
Shipping
Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
Battle support
Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Fighter escort
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Mission Statistics
- Enemy aircraft destroyed by fighter: 1