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Originally Posted by Six Nifty .50s
It's pretty well known that overcast, cloud and rain over the OVERLORD landing areas sometimes affected operations or prevented effective air patrols and close air support. I wonder if the pilots were faced with the same situation in Southern France.
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It's a long time sinee I did the basic research but I don't remember any mention of "cancelled owing weather" or anything like that. The many photos in
After the Battle Number 110 suggest either clear skies or light haze/overcast. And anyway, August on the French Riviera
sounds like it ought to be sunny, doesn't it?
I think the
Luftwaffe's biggest problem was having so little in-theatre to oppose the Allies.