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Originally Posted by strafer
Dear all,
referring to The Mighty Eight War Diary by R. Freeman strafing was officially banned on April 10 (and likely on April 13), 1945. Could youz please let me know whether there is any evidence strafing was approved on April 16, 1945?
Thank you. Regards, Filip
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Filip - by the number of strafing missions executed by 8th FC it is clear the ban was not in place on April 13 or 16. Roger incorrectly attributed 339th FG for 'breaking' the ban on the 11th (The Mighty Eighth) but they had their big day on the 10th along with the rest of 8th FC
The only reference to 8th FC imposing a ban on strafing was following the April 10 results which was continued on the 11th and 12th - for which 8th FC did not even fly missions.
Following the April 12 mission, the 8th FC apparently relented but cautioned the 8th Fighters to strafe only when sure of being well clear of Allied lines.
Regards,
Bill