Patrick
Staff-Sergeant
Nombre de messages : 152
Age : 61
Localisation : Vilvoorde, Belgique
Loisirs : histoire, photographie
Date d'inscription : 03/01/2008
 |  Sujet: Re: USAAF Support pour la Bataille dans les Ardennes  Mar 8 Jan - 21:38 | |
| 12/14/44
Ninth AF
Bad weather grounds bmrs. Ftrs fly armed rcn, hit rail tgts and bridges, and spt US 2d and 99th Inf Divs in Monschau Forest, 8th Inf Div in Bergstein area, 78th Inf Div in Simmerath-Kesternich area, and XII and XX Corps around Habkirchen and Saarlautern.
12/15/44
Ninth AF
300-plus A-20's, A-26's, and B-26's hit defended positions, camp area, and oil storage at Heimbach, Wollseifen, Harperscheid, Schonau, Ruthen, and Dorsel. Ftrs escort 9th bomb Div, hit supply and ammo dumps and other tgts during bombing attacks and armed rcn, and spt US 2d and 99th Inf Divs in area of Westwall fortifications, 78th Div at Kesternich, and 8th Inf and 5th Armd Div N of Kesternich. Ftrs spt XX and XII Corps in Dillingen-Saarlautern area and at Habkirchen and heights along Blies R.
12/16/44
Ninth AF
Bad weather cancels 9th Bomb Div combat operations. Ftrs escort RAF, fly night patrol and intercept missions, and spt US First Army elements in Ardennes as German FM von Rundstedt begins allout counteroffensive, and XII and XX Corps at Saarlautern bridgehead and in Saint-Avold-Saarbrucken area where news of Ardennes counteroffensive cancels XII Corps plans for assault on Westwall.
12/17/44
Ninth AF
Weather prevents bmr operations. Over 1,000 ftrs fly armed rcn, defensive patrols, and attacks on bridges and gun positions. IX and XIX TACs also spt ground forces (8th, 28th, 78th, 99th, and 106th Inf Divs, 5th Armd Div, V, VII, VIII, XII, and XX Corps) against counteroffensive in the Ardennes and in battle to hold Saarlautern bridgehead.
12/18/44
Ninth AF
160-plus A-26's, A-20's, and B-26's hit defended positions at Harperscheid, Hellenthal, Blumenthal, Dreiborn, and Herhahn. Ftrs fly sweeps and armed rcn over W Germany (claiming over 40 enemy airplanes downed plus hitting numerous ground tgts) and spt US 2d, 4th, 28th, and 106th Inf Divs W of Butgenbach, W of Trier, SE of Clervaux, and SE of Saint-Vith, and XII Corps at Niedergailbach. IX TAC hits Panzer units spearheading Bulge.
12/19/44
Ninth AF
All administrative sections and extra operational equipment of XXIX TAC are moved from Maastricht to Saint-Trond to avert transportation problems should XXIX TAC be subsequently forced into a hasty withdrawal. Weather grounds bmrs. Ftrs fly armed rcn in W Germany, escort RAF Lancasters, fly patrols from Belgium to the Rhine, spt US 1st, 2d, 99th, and 106th Inf Divs, and 7th Armd Div (N and E of Malmedy and SE and SW of Saint-Vith), and fly cover for US Twelfth Army troops and XII Corps near Verdun and Saint-Avold.
12/20/44
Ninth AF
Bad weather prevents all combat operations, except night intruder mission by 2 ftrs.
12/21/44
Ninth AF
IX and XXIX TACs are transferred from Ninth AF to British Second Tac AF control to operate against the N line of the Bulge. XIX TAC flies armed weather and intruder rcn in SaarbruckenTrier area. Weather grounds all operations.
12/22/44
Ninth AF
3 ftr gps of IX TAC are transferred to XIX TAC to concentrate air power for cooperation with US Third Army to which main effort against the Bulge has been assigned. The gps return to control of IX TAC on 25 Dec. Ftrs fly a few strafing, weather rcn, intruder patrol, and alert missions. Bad weather cancels all other missions.
12/23/44
Ninth AF
Around 500 B-26's and A-20's attack rail bridges, comm tgts, villages, rail junction and T/Os in Germany losing 31 bmrs. Ftrs fly bmr escort, armed rcn, and patrols (claiming over 100 aircraft downed and 3 A/Fs bombed), and spt ground forces between Werbomont and Butgenbach along N battleline of Bulge and US III, VIII, and XII Corps forces along S battleline of the Bulge.
12/24/44
Ninth AF
276 MBs and LBs hit rail bridges and comm centers in W Germany. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div, fly armed rcn, and spt US III, VIII, and XII Corps along S battleline of the Bulge, stretching from Echternach to area NW of Neufchateau, as 4th Armd Div reaches enemy's ring around
12/25/44
Ninth AF
Nearly 650 MBs and LBs hit rail and road bridges, comm centers and T/Os in W Germany and breakthrough area. Ftrs, including an Eighth AF gp loaned to Ninth, escort 9th Bomb Div, fly patrols and armed rcn, and spt US III, VIII, and XII Corps along S battleline of enemy salient from Echternach to NW of Neufchateau.
12/26/44
Ninth AF
9th Bomb Div attacks road junctions, rail bridges, rail head, comm and casual tgts in breakthrough area as enemy's westward drive ends short of the Maas R. Ftrs fly escort, armed rcn, sweeps, and spt US III and VIII Corps S of Bastogne, as US 4th Armd Div breaks
12/27/44
Ninth AF
9th Bomb Div attacks rail bridges, comm centers, and T/Os in Germany and Belgium. Ftrs escort bmrs, fly patrols and armed rcn, and spt US 3d Armd and 82d Airborne Divs in Manhay and Trois-Ponts area, and III, VIII, and XII Corps in Saint-Hubert-Bastogne-Martelange area.
12/28/44
Ninth AF
Weather prevents all combat operations except night-ftr missions.
12/29/44
Ninth AF
Weather causes recall of over 100 bmrs except for 7 which bomb Saint-Vith comm center and Keuchingen road bridge. XIX TAC flies armed rcn over Belgium and Germany and supports US III, VIII, and XII Corps in Neufchateau-Bastogne-Arlon areas.
12/30/44
Ninth AF
Weather forces recall and cancellation of 9th Bomb Div and IX TAC missions. XXIX TAC flies armed rcn over battle area and around Wallersheim and XIX TAC covers large areas of France, Belgium, and Germany hitting numerous ground tgts and supports US III, VIII, and XII Corps in Saint-Hubert, Bastogne and Diekirch areas.
12/31/44
Ninth AF
Weather grounds bmrs. Frs fly sweeps and armed rcn, attacking numerous ground tgts. XIX TAC supports US III, VIII, and XX Corps around Bastogne and between Mosel and Saar Rivers in Merzig area.
January 1945
1/1/45
Ninth AF
GAF launches attack of 700-800 airplanes against Ninth AF and Allied A/Fs, mainly in Brussels and Eindhoven areas, and to a lesser degree in Metz area. 127 operational Allied aircraft are destroyed. Allied ftrs claim 160 air victories while AA claims 300. 190 A-20's, A-26's, and B-26's hit rail bridges, comm centers, road junction, a cmd post, and HQ, all in Belgium and Germany. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div and Eighth AF bmrs, fly patrols, sweeps, and armed rcn (claiming 39 air victories and numerous ground tgts destroyed) and spt US III, VII, and XII Corps between Saint-Hubert and the Mosel R.
1/2/45
Ninth AF
135 A-20's, A-26's, and B-26's hit rail bridges and comm centers in Belgium and Germany. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div, fly patrols, sweeps, and armed rcn and spt US III and VIII Corps in Bastogne area and XII Corps S of Clerf R and W of the Sauer R.
1/3/45
Ninth AF
All combat operations are canceled because of weather.
1/4/45
Eighth AF
Transfer of HQ, VIII FC from Bushey Hall to Charleroi begins. HQ is to provide administrative and operational spt for ftr gps operating with Ninth AF on tac spt missions.
1/4/45
Ninth AF
All combat operations, except a defensive patrol by 4 ftrs, are canceled because of bad weather.
1/5/45
Ninth AF
9th Bomb Div attacks rail bridges at Ahrweiler, Simmern, and Bullay and comm centers at Gouvy, Houffalize, Massen, and near Durler. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div and VIII BC, fly armed rcn, attack A/Fs, comm center, traffic concentration, and other tgts, and spt US III and VIII Corps W and E of Bastogne and 2d and 3d Armd Divs near Manhay.
1/6/45
Ninth AF
26 bmrs of 9th Bomb Div strike Prum. Bad weather prevents all ftr operations.
1/7/45
Ninth AF
XXIX TAC ftrs escort VIII BC HBs. All other cmds and 9th Bomb Div cancel operations as weather is bad.
1/8/45
Ninth AF
Weather prevents operations.
1/9/45
Ninth AF
15 B-26's bomb Rinnthal rail bridge with aim of isolating 3 enemy armd divs in Landau area. XXIX TAC ftrs escort the Mbs. Weather prevents other operations.
1/10/45
Ninth AF
Over 30 B-26's sent against comm center and road bridge abort due to weather. XIX TAC escorts MBs, flies patrols, attacks bridges and other tgts and supports US III, VIII, XII, and XX Corps in Saint-Hubert-Bastogne-Wiltz area, in Diekirch and Echternach area and points to the SE.
1/11/45
Ninth AF
About 120 A-20's, A-26's, and B-26's attack comm centers and rail bridges in Belgium and Germany. Ftrs escort bmrs, hit Mayen ammo dump, and patrol areas around Malmedy and NE of Trier.
1/12/45
Ninth AF
All combat operations are canceled because of weather.
1/13/45
Ninth AF
95 9th Bomb Div bmrs strike road and rail bridges at Dasburg, Steinebruck, and Simmern to disrupt enemy movements. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div, Eighth AF, and RAF bmrs, fly armed rcn and patrols, and bomb and strafe numerous ground tgts. IX TAC supports US VII Corps near Houffalize, XIX TAC supports US III, VIII, XII, and XX Corps elements in Saint-Hubert-Bastogne-Wiltz areas and points E and S near Clerf and Mosel Rivers.
1/14/45
Ninth AF
280-plus MBs and LBs strike bridges and comm centers in base area of Ardennes salient and in other areas of W Germany. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div and Eighth AF HBs, fly armed rcn and patrols, attack numerous ground tgts, and spt US First Army in Vielsalm area and US Third Army around Diekirch.
1/15/45
Ninth AF
16 9th Bomb Div bmrs hit Simmern bridge to help thwart movement in Trier area. XIX TAC escorts MBs, flies armed rcn and patrols, and supports US III and VIII Corps in Houffalize-Bastogne-Wiltz areas.
1/16/45
Ninth AF
311 A-20's, A-26's, and B-26's hit road and rail bridges, comm centers, motor transport repair center, and other tgts in Germany. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div and Eighth AF HBs, fly armed rcn and defensive patrols, and spt US First Army elements along battleline NE of Houffalize, and III Corps along battleline SE of Houffalize.
1/17/45
Ninth AF
Weather cancels all bmr operations and limits ftrs. XIX TAC flies night patrol while IX TAC flies leaflet mission and patrols XIX Corps area around Hurtgen Forest.
1/18/45
Ninth AF
IX TAC returns to operational control of Ninth AF (from Second Tac AF) as US First Army returns from 21st Army Gp to 12th Army Gp. IX TAC HQ (Rear) returns to Verviers from Charleroi. Weather prevents all Ninth AF operations except for alert flights by 11 ftrs of IX and XXIX TACs.
1/19/45
Ninth AF
Bad weather cancels bmr operations. Ftrs fly patrols and armed rcn. XIX TAC also supports elements of US III and VIII Corps NE of Houffalize and around Clervaux, and 5th Inf Div around Bettendorf.
1/20/45
Ninth AF
Bmr operations cancelled due to weather. Ftrs fly armed rcn, alerts, and night patrol. IX TAC also supports 7th Armd Div on DutchGerman boundary.
1/21/45
Ninth AF
IX TAC HQ (main) returns to Verviers from Liege. 166 A-26's, A-20's, and B-26's hit rail junction and bridge at Euskirchen and M/Y and defended positions at Mayen. Ftrs fly armed rcn, escort bmrs, bomb bridges, and spt US 7th Armd Div.
1/22/45
Ninth AF
304 B-26's, A-26's, and A-20's bomb M/Y, railhead, and road and rail bridges in Germany with aim of obstructing troop movement. Ftrs escort 9th Bomb Div, fly armed rcn and sweeps and A/F cover, and spt US 7 Armd Div near Montfort, III, VIII, and XII Corps from S of Saint-Vith along battlefront to NW of Echternach, and 4th, 5th, 94th, and 95th Inf Divs from Echternach S to just W of Saarlautern.
1/23/45
Ninth AF
A small B-26 force hits troop concentrations, road bridge, and military transport tgts at Blankenheim, Dasburg, and Arzfeld. Ftrs fly armed rcn, alert flights, and patrols, and spt US III, VIII, and XII Corps and 4th, 94th, and 95th Inf Divs from S of Saint-Vith, S and E along the battleline to just W of Saarlautern.
1/24/45
Ninth AF
25 9th Bomb Div bmrs hit comm centers at Schleiden, Stadtkyll, and Pronsfeld. Ftrs fly armed rcn, sweeps, A/F cover, and bomb 1 bridge. XIX TAC supports US III, VIII, XII, and XX Corps elements along battlefront at several points from SW of Saint-Vith to Saarlautern area.
1/25/45
Ninth AF
170 MBs and LBs hit comm centers and railroad bridges, overpasses, and lines in W Germany with aim of harassing and obstructing troop movement. Ftrs of the 3 TACs fly armed rcn, alerts and night patrols, escort bmrs, and attack numerous ground tgts. XIX TAC supports US 5th Inf Div in Echternach area.
1/26/45
Ninth AF
27 B-26's bomb Euskirchen rail bridge to interdict rail trafflc SW from Euskirchen, much of which comes from Cologne and Bonn. The 3 TACs fly armed rcn, alert flights, and patrols. XIX TAC supports US Third Army elements from S of Saint-Vith to W of Saarlautern.
1/27/45
Ninth AF
Weather grounds 9th Bomb Div and XIX TAC. IX and XXIX TACs fly armed rcn over battle area and parts of W Germany, along with alert flights and leaflet mission.
1/28/45
Ninth AF
95 9th Bomb Div bmrs hit comm center at Mayen, rail bridges and overpass at Eller, Sinzig, Remagen, and Kaiserslautern, T/Os in W Germany, and fly cover for US First Army forces on frontline in Monschau-Butgenbach area.
1/29/45
Ninth AF
364 A-20's, B-26's, and A-26's bomb rail bridges, supply and comm centers, and defended areas in W Germany. Ftrs escort the bmrs, fly armed rcn and patrols and spt US Third Army units at points along frontlines from S of Saint-Vith to bridgehead area around Saarlautern.
1/30/45
Ninth AF
Weather cancels bmr operations. Ftrs fly nightfighter and intruder rcn missions. Ftr cover for US 5th Armd Div W of Gemund is recalled during the day.
1/31/45
Ninth AF
All operations cancelled due to weather. | |
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