On 9 January, fighter sweeps against Formosa were resumed.

Once appointed he soon introduced wing-sized fighter sweeps into France, known as "rodeos.

From 1941 to 1943 the group trained in flying intercept and fighter sweeps over the area surrounding the Canal Zone.

Stretching as far as he could, the fighter swept the snow off tufts of beach grass and pulled them out by their roots.

In August 1941 No.11 Group conducted its first fighter sweeps over enemy territory and these would continue throughout the war along with bomber escort missions.

Satisfied that he had accomplished all that was possible, the cloaked fighter swept swiftly toward the blockaded street.

The squadron scored its last victory over Europe on 29 April, though fighter sweeps over France continued until almost the end of May.

The fighters swept their radars around the sky, hoping to find targets for their remaining missiles.

It then continued to operate from bases in the south, carrying out escort duties and fighter sweeps until posted overseas.

Between 24 March and 9 August 1941, Bader flew 62 fighter sweeps over France.