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Há 2 dias · Described as one of the “most outstanding flying achievements of the war" by Air Chief Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory, the Allied air commander for D-Day, the bridges are now called Pegasus and Horsa Bridge in tribute to the troops’ bravery. Over the following hours, 3rd and 5th Parachute Brigades parachuted into Normandy.
Há 3 dias · The commander-in-chief of the Normandy land forces, 39 divisions in all, was the experienced General Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976). Commanding the air element was Air Chief Marshal Trafford Leigh Mallory (1892-1944), with the naval element commanded by Admiral Bertram Ramsay (1883-1945).
Há 23 horas · Airforce: Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory. Sir Trafford, born in Cheshire, was in charge of coordinating air support on D-Day and would direct Bomber Command assist ground troops.
Há 1 dia · Following this decision, Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, of the Royal Air Force (RAF), was appointed Overlord’s air commander; Sir Bertram Ramsay, Royal Navy, its naval commander; ground forces were commanded by Sir Bernard Law Montgomery, British Army; Sir Arthur William Tedder, RAF, was appointed Deputy Supreme Commander, and Dwight D “Ike” Eisenhower, United States Army, became Supreme ...
Há 23 horas · Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory (2 January 1947). "Air Operations by the Allied Expeditionary Air Force in N.W. Europe From November 15th, 1943 to September 30th, 1944" (PDF). Supplement to the London Gazette. pp. 37–92. "Awards bestowed by King George VI" (PDF). Supplement to the London Gazette. 31 August 1944. pp. 4043–4054.
Há 2 dias · [RAF Cmdr. Trafford] Leigh-Mallory, too, thought that he could manage to put up his bombers and fighters. But they would have to go in on a modified plan. Montgomery again was all for sailing.
Há 23 horas · 5. 365 Aircraft. This impressive assembly of fighter support, comprising 175 P-47s, 46 P-38s, and 144 P-51s, underscored the scale of the Allied commitment to air dominance. These groups not only provided essential cover for the invading forces but also engaged the Luftwaffe in fierce combat to maintain control of the skies, a testament to the ...
