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OPERATION BODENPLATTE
On January 1, 1945, the Luftwaffe launched
a surprise offensive against Allied airfields
in Holland, Belgium, and northern France.
Designed to destroy the Allied Tactical Air
Forces in these areas, Operation Boden-
platte involved nearly 800 Luftwaffe
fighter planes. The attack was very suc-
cessful against some airfields, with 150
Allied planes destroyed and another 50
heavily damaged.
However, the operation cost the Luftwaffe
dearly: nearly 300 German aircraft were
lost, 151 pilots killed or MIA, and 63
pilots captured. Of the pilots who died,
26 were high ranking, experienced comman-
ders or leaders. Also, many of the aircraft
lost were hit by German flak, as their flak
installations had not been notified of the
operation.
YOUR MISSION
As participants in Operation Bodenplatte, you
and your wingman, flying Bf 109G-10s, are to
attack the aircraft and buildings at Deelen
airfield. Your Bf 109 is armed with bombs.
A pair of FW 190s is on the attack run with
you. As you approach the airfield, you will
notice P-47s patrolling the area. There is
also a flight of P-51s preparing to take off
from the strip.