Autumn 1943: An angry American press has blamed the RAF for heavy U.
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Their hazardous role: to give ground support to troops against overwhelming firepower.
It is to be a Dieppe-style landing by the Americans, supported by the aces of 633 Squadron. 633 Squadron, whose Rhine Maiden mission success has won them a glorious reputation, is called in to launch Operation Crucible.
To restore confidence, joint Allied operations are planned by RAF and 8th Air Force top brass.
B-17 losses over Europe.
Autumn 1943: An angry American press has blamed the RAF for heavy U.
S