Allied Tactical Airpower in the Summer, Fall of 1944

Chris Rein, PhD

13 December 2024

9 min

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The article highlights how Allied tactical airpower by the RAF and USAAF facilitated victories from Normandy through France, into the Ardennes during WWII, emphasizing ground support and air superiority operations.

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References

The National WWII Museum: High factual reporting
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

Allied Tactical Airpower in the Summer, Fall of 1944

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