Middle East Air Force
5 September 1942Official Description
B-24’s strike shipping and dock area in Candia Bay. P-40’s escort RAF bmrs over battle area SE of Alam-el-Halfa ridge near Rayil Dayr Ar Depression as enemy offensive falters and is pushed back.
Mission Details
Candia harbour
Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
Fighter escort
Aircraft Type: P-40 Warhawk
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter