DEFEND EGGEBECK AIRFIELD

On April 11, 1945, the Eighth Air Force
high command issued a field order that
banned all strafing.  Due to the 
presence of Allied troops in close
proximity to many German airfields, 
American fighter pilots were not allowed 
to strafe ground targets for fear of 
hitting friendly troops.  Nevertheless, 
for some fighter groups, parked enemy 
aircraft proved to be irresistable
targets.

On April 13th, the 56th FG took full
advantage of such an opportunity at 
Eggebeck airfield, near Kiel in Northern 
Germany.  When they were through, the 
Thunderbolt pilots of the 56th had 
destroyed ninety-five enemy aircraft.

                    YOUR MISSION

As you and your flight leader patrol
the area around Eggebeck airfield, you
receive a message from ground control
alerting you to enemy fighters flying
toward the field.  Stay with your
leader to intercept the incoming fighter-
bombers and defend the airfield and the
aircraft parked there.