Sergeant WW2 N Africa Italy 1939-45 star SA Air Force & Territorial medal group

SAAF fighter, bomber, and reconnaissance squadrons played a key role in the Western Desert and North African campaigns from 1941 to 1943. One memorable feat was the Boston bombers of 12 and 24 Squadrons dropping hundreds of tons of bombs on Axis forces pushing the Eighth Army back towards Egypt during the "Gazala Gallop" in mid-1942. SAAF bombers continually harassed retreating forces towards the Tunisian border after the Second Battle of El Alamein; the South African fighters of No.

223 Wing RAF helped the Desert Air Force gain air superiority over Axis air forces. Between April 1941 and May 1943, the eleven SAAF squadrons flew 33,991 sorties and destroyed 342 enemy aircraft.

Five SAAF squadrons were designated to support the July 1943 invasion of Sicily 1 Squadron operated combat air patrols over the beaches for the Operation Husky landings while 2,4 and 5 Squadrons provided fighter bomber support during the Sicilian campaign. 30 Squadron flying as No.

223 Squadron RAF during the campaign provided light bomber support from Malta and 60 Squadron was responsible for photo reconnaissance flights in support of all Allied forces on the island. After successfully invading the island, a further three squadrons were moved to Sicily and the eight squadrons on the island were tasked with supporting the invasion of Italy: 12 and 24 Squadrons were responsible for medium bomber missions to "soften up" the enemy prior to the invasion while 40 Sqn was responsible for tactical photo-reconnaissance. 1 Squadron provided fighter cover for the 3 September 1943 landings while 2 and 4 Squadrons were responsible for bomber escort. Sergeant WW2 N Africa Italy 1939-45 star SA Air Force & Territorial medal group. WW2 Sgt South African Air Force N Africa & Italy Group of seven medals. Group of Seven: Sergeant Humphris, South African Air Force 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star official impressed 21514 J. Humphris"; Defence and War Medals 1939-45 "21514 J. Humphris"; Africa Service Medal 1939-45 "21514 J. R, Union of South Africa "Sgt. Maryland Bomber SAAF WW2 SAAF fighter, bomber, and reconnaissance squadrons played a key role in the Western Desert and North African campaigns from 1941 to 1943.

Between April 1941 and May 1943, the eleven SAAF squadrons flew 33,991 sorties and destroyed 342 enemy aircraft 40 Squadron SAAF Spitfires - Tactical photo reconnaissance Five SAAF squadrons were designated to support the July 1943 invasion of Sicily 1 Squadron operated combat air patrols over the beaches for the Operation Husky landings while 2,4 and 5 Squadrons provided fighter bomber support during the Sicilian campaign. Showcase your items with Auctiva's.

The item "Sergeant WW2 N Africa Italy 1939-45 star SA Air Force & Territorial medal group" is in sale since Saturday, April 17, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons". The seller is "theonlineauctionsale" and is located in Leamington Spa. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Army
Era: 1914-1945