RAF Bomber Command played a more important role in the oil campaign than is usually recognised.
As the war progressed, RAF Bomber Command improved its methods.
Therefore, RAF Bomber Command turned to a policy of area bombing at night.
RAF Bomber Command also took part in the day's fighting.
Like most other groups within RAF Bomber Command, the "base" system was used for station organization.
Throughout 1941 RAF Bomber Command attacked the ships in dock.
Most of RAF Bomber Command was ordered to stand down accordingly.
RAF Bomber Command had some 300 bombers on standby for any operation.
The stand down order had meant RAF Bomber Command's contribution to the proceedings came relatively late in the day.
RAF Bomber Command lost twelve aircraft in the attack.
The airfield was opened in 1932, initially as a training station for RAF Bomber Command.
RAF Bomber Command played a more important role in the oil campaign than is usually recognised.
As the war progressed, RAF Bomber Command improved its methods.
Therefore, RAF Bomber Command turned to a policy of area bombing at night.
RAF Bomber Command also took part in the day's fighting.
Like most other groups within RAF Bomber Command, the "base" system was used for station organization.
Throughout 1941 RAF Bomber Command attacked the ships in dock.
Most of RAF Bomber Command was ordered to stand down accordingly.
RAF Bomber Command had some 300 bombers on standby for any operation.
RAF Bomber Command lost twelve aircraft in the attack.