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Old 12th March 2009, 10:47
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Re: The Desert Air Force in World War II

Even in 1945, the two needed clarification:

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It was supported by the 1st Tactical Air Force, an American formation, not the old British 1st T.A.F., which fought all through the final Libyan advance, with Air Marshal Coningham as its A.O.C.
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchi...%20Air%20Force

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The change came just before Alamein, when the 1st Tactical Air Force was formed.
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchi...%20Air%20Force
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