Hjälmare Lake Air Patrol
The use of aircraft by the Swedish Air Force to patrol the airspace over Hjälmare Lake during World War II. This involved monitoring for potential enemy aircraft and providing aerial support to ground forces.
Gq. 3/145 (3rd Squadron/145th Regiment)
The third squadron of the 145th Regiment of the Luftwaffe. This unit saw action in the Eastern Front, providing air support for the German ground forces.
Gq. 3/19 (3rd Squadron/19th Regiment)
The third squadron of the 19th Regiment of the Luftwaffe. This unit saw action in the Eastern Front, providing air support for the German ground forces.
Feifel Sd.Kfz. 234/27
A German armored reconnaissance vehicle based on the Sd.Kfz. 234 chassis but designed for reconnaissance in support of air operations. It featured a larger crew compartment for additional observers and a machine gun for self-defense.
Forward Air Controller
A military personnel who directs air strikes from the ground, coordinating with aircraft and providing targeting information to ensure accurate bombing and support.
D-Day Airpower
The crucial role of Allied air forces in providing air superiority, bombing German defenses, and supporting ground troops during the Normandy invasion.
Ct. C-46 Commando Air Combat Support
The role of C-46 Commando aircraft in providing air combat support during World War II, including dropping supplies to besieged units and evacuating wounded personnel.
Cs. Combined Arms Training Exercises
Large-scale military training simulations involving multiple branches of the armed forces, such as infantry, armor, artillery, and air support, to practice coordinated maneuvers, communication protocols, and tactical strategies. These exercises were crucial for preparing troops for the complex battlefield environment of World War II.
Ct. C-47 Skytrain Counter-Insurgency Operations
The employment of C-47 Skytrains in counter-insurgency operations during World War II, such as dropping supplies to resistance fighters or transporting troops to engage with enemy forces in irregular warfare.
Approaching the Invasion, Air Power
The crucial contribution of Allied air forces in providing air superiority, bombing German defenses, and supporting ground troops during the invasion.