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ESCORT P-47S TO VENLO
On January 31, 1944, the 38th Squadron of
the 55th Fighter Group was providing top
cover to P-47 Thunderbolts on a dive
bombing mission. As they approached the
target area, the P-38s were bounced from
above by fifteen to twenty Bf 109s. The
Lightning pilots countered the attack by
turning into the interceptors and climbing,
but the 109s zoomed back up to altitude.
Capt. Joseph Myers and his flight climbed
to 33,000 feet, but were unable to get
above the Germans. When the P-38s
began their descent to rejoin their
squadron, the Bf 109s attacked again. In
the ensuing dogfights, the Americans
downed at least two of the Luftwaffe
fighters.
YOUR MISSION
Your flight of three P-38Hs is flying top
cover for four P-47s fighter/bombers as
they approach Venlo Luftwaffe airfield.
Use your view keys to watch all around
your aircraft, and intercept any Luftwaffe
fighters before they can hit the P-47s.
Once the Thunderbolts have finished
their attacks on the airfield, help them get
home safely.