Middle East Air Force

1 September 1942

Official Description

B-24’s attack harbor at Candia, Crete, scoring several direct hits on 1 vessel and hitting 2 others. 2 Squadrons of 57th Fighter Group fly escort missions and sweeps with RAF. B-25’s, in conjunction with RAF Liberators, hit trucks and tanks in battle area of Alam-el-Halfa.

Mission Details

Candia harbour

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator

Mission Statistics

  • Aircraft effective: 3

Fighter Escort and Sweeps

Aircraft Type: P-40 Warhawk

Battle support

Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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