North American Mustang II over Normandy, 1944

North American Mustang II over Normandy, 1944

This picture shows one of the small number of Mustang IIs that were still in service with RAF reconnaissance squadrons during the battle for Normandy. This aircraft is seen over a convoy of Allied tanks moving up towards the front during the battle of the Falaise Gap. The aircraft is flying over the village of Pierrefitte-en-Cinglais, and the tanks are heading east out of the village on a road that leads directly towards Falais.
How to cite this article: Rickard, J (10 September 2008), North American Mustang II over Normandy, 1944 , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_mustang_II_normandy.html

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