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Originally Posted by Juha
Hello Drgondog
that was not a general ban but for that day ops, IIRC I figured that the reason was the nearness of Soviet frontline, some 20-25km East of Schwinemünde. Top brass wanted to avoid friedly fire incidences.
I recall that there is a photo in one of Freeman's 8th AF book, taken during that bombing and showing solid overcast below bombers.
Juha
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Juha - that makes sense - I misread what you said to imply ETO wide ban on strafing, not local to just Swinemunde area - for the reasons you stated.
Regards,
Bill