Shortly after his return, he was again flying in front-line fighter operations.
Following months of intensive training, Collins was one of the few chosen for a position in fighter operations.
The size of the operational theatre meant that German fighter operations were also difficult.
Part of the area which the "Diver"s had to cover was given over for fighter operations.
Since 1978, trained to maintain combat readiness in tactical fighter operations.
The group was active for a brief period training in fighter operations.
Gratifying to see this side of fighter operations getting the coverage it deserves.
During 1941, trained in the United States for fighter operations.
With the new "Cougars" an attack syllabus was added to the normal fighter operations.
As 1940 wore on, the need for another Group headquarters to control fighter operations became more and more apparent.