B25 Strike Package
by Pat Speirs
Title
B25 Strike Package
Artist
Pat Speirs
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Print
Description
Cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of war!
A most suitable commentary for the use of the RAF Mitchell squadrons of the 2nd Tactical Air Force after D-day. Tasked with low-level intruder operations aimed at disrupting the German military logistics chain - the Mitchell units pounded the rail and road links providing the supplies flow to the European front line. These operations became more intense as the Allied air forces achieved near complete air superiority in late �44 and �45.
The image shows a section of RAF Mitchells en-route as dawn lifts over the European countryside - the close formation necessary to concentrate weapon delivery and avoid flying through the leaders strike debris!!
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October 21st, 2011
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