Talisman_VR Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 http://www.rafbeachunits.info/Airmen_on_the_Beach/airmen_on_the_beach.html Some interesting information here regarding RAF Beach Units, including setting up radar and balloon defenses. I must admit I was not aware of this before finding this article. For example this is an interesting extract: "Even more surprising to some might be the fact that the R.A.F. landed on Omaha beach on D-Day. Although the American 9th Air Force was providing tactical air support in the American sector, it was the job of 85 Group, 2nd T.A.F. to provide the radar facilities for directing R.A.F. night fighters in defence of the beach-heads. The first echelon of 21 Base Defence Sector R.A.F. landed with 15082 G.C.I. at around 17:00 near St Laurent, about one mile to the west of Colleville beach." Happy landings, 56RAF_Talisman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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