| 368th Fighter Group in Action From D-Day to Victory - June 1944 to May 1945 Page Three - Ardennes to Victory |
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On 1Jan45, upon arrival of the advanced parties to Metz, France
the airfield came under atttack by the German Air Force. The
German's launched Operation Bodenplate attacking allied
airfields.
the airfield came under atttack by the German Air Force. The
German's launched Operation Bodenplate attacking allied
airfields.
Line shack at Metz.
29April45
Top & Right: A7-A upended and severely damaged during the
raid. The 395th FS lost several aircraft, The 365th FG who was
stationed at Metz lost 20 P-47's during the raid. 2 squadrons of
the 365th FG had taken off on missions prior to the raid.
Below: Quad .50 Anti-Aircraft crew at Metz.
raid. The 395th FS lost several aircraft, The 365th FG who was
stationed at Metz lost 20 P-47's during the raid. 2 squadrons of
the 365th FG had taken off on missions prior to the raid.
Below: Quad .50 Anti-Aircraft crew at Metz.
