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Old 11th May 2017, 09:46
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Fighter Escort evening of July 27th 1944
Hi all,

On the evening of July 27th 1944, a small group of Short Stirling's from No.149 and 218 Squadron carried out a GH attack on the V1 site at Landes Vieillies etc Neuves (Z.3285).

I am trying to establish who provided the escort on this raid, RAF or USAF.

Any help or pointers welcome.

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Re: Fighter Escort evening of July 27th 1944
The various Bomber Command raids were escorted by an 11 Group Ramrod 1134

Chateau Bernapre - Close Escort 24 Spitfires 135 Wing (349 and 485 sqns)

Hauts Buissons - Close Escort 23/24 Spitfires 132 Wing (66 and 332 Sqns)

Les Catelliers - Close Escort 36 Spitfires Detling Wing (118, 124 and 504 Sqns)

Les Landes - Close Escort 23 Spitfires 135 Wing (33 and 222 Sqns)

Sweep- Rouen area 34/35 Spitfires Merston Wing (130, 303 and 402 Sqns)

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Martin,

Wonderful, thank you.

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