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ATTACK GARDELEGEN AIRFIELD
Ground attack proved to be the P-38's
best combat role in the European Theater
of Operations. On April 8, 1944, the P-38s
of the 20th Fighter Group attacked a
German airfield north of Magdeburg.
After many passes by the Lightnings,
twenty-five German aircraft were left
destroyed on the ground.
As Lt. Col. Harold Rau led the group
home, they were attacked by six Bf 109s.
Rau shot down one of the German planes
that had been tailing another P-38.
Tragically, this 109 then crashed into the
P-38 ahead of it, sending both aircraft to
the ground in flames.
YOUR MISSION
Lead your flight of three P-38Hs to strafe
the aircraft and hangars at Gardelegen
Luftwaffe airfield. The airfield is well
defended with antiaircraft guns, so don't
linger over the area for too long.
Be alert as you head for home so you
don't get surprised by any German fighter
patrols.