| 21. | The Group flew its first combat mission on May 8, 1944, a fighter sweep over Normandy.
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| 22. | During 1941 RAF Fighter Command went onto the offensive with its fighter sweeps over occupied Europe.
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| 23. | Defence soon gave way to offensive operations; fighter sweeps and intruder operations took place over France.
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| 24. | Kesselring responded by sending in fighter sweeps at even higher altitudes to gain the tactical advantage.
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| 25. | Waldmann had taken off at 11 : 43 on a free-fighter sweep mission against heavy bombers.
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| 26. | The unit flew its first combat mission on 8 May 1944, a fighter sweep over Normandy.
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| 27. | The 412th flew its first combat mission on 8 May 1944, a fighter sweep over Normandy.
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| 28. | An early morning fighter sweep and three strikes were launched against targets on and around Luzon.
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| 29. | The 410th flew its first combat mission on 8 May 1944, a fighter sweep over Normandy.
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| 30. | He reportedly flew several unofficial operations in a Spitfire, taking part in several fighter sweeps over Europe.
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