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Old 9th June 2022, 14:32
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Air Cover for No. 3 Group Lancaster 19., 21. & 23. Dez. 1944

Hello,
did any RAF Fighter Squadron flew Air Cover for the bombers on their way to the Target City of Trier? (Day Raids)

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Old 9th June 2022, 14:57
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Re: Air Cover for No. 3 Group Lancaster 19., 21. & 23. Dez. 1944

On 19th and 21st the escort was provided by XIX TAC of 9th AF

On 23rd escort was by 11 Group - Ramrod 1414

6 squadrons of Mustangs (71 a/c)and 10 squadrons of Spitfires (124 a/c)
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Old 9th June 2022, 15:05
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Re: Air Cover for No. 3 Group Lancaster 19., 21. & 23. Dez. 1944

Thank you! Did they have any contact with our Luftwaffe?
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Old 9th June 2022, 19:16
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Re: Air Cover for No. 3 Group Lancaster 19., 21. & 23. Dez. 1944

The Trier raid was unopposed by your Luftwaffe. One Lanc lost to flak

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