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Originally Posted by hanshauprich
What about the Mitchell III from 2nd TAF but even at December 1944 or January 1945? At that time they attack targets behind the German Frontlinie during/after the Battle of the Bulge.
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The 2nd TAF is of course also an option. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Nick Beale
August 1944 seems early for a bomber unit to be operating from a French airbase. Fighters were flying from strips in the Normandy beach head quite soon after the invasion but I'm not sure when Allied tactical bombers first flew from French bases. The French interior wasn't free of German forces until very late in August (or at least those Germans that still remained were busy trying to get home) and the Allies had to put effort into bringing captured bases back into use after bomb-damage, deliberate sabotage, booby-trapping etc.
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Nick, I agree that August 1944 seems early. This indicates two alternatives:
1. After August 1944
2. Airbase in the UK
I'll check With my friend to see if we can refine the information.
Thanks,
Oystein