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Dec 19 14 1:59 AM
Born Again P-76 Pilot
Now I have trouble understanding why there is an Arab revolt in 41. This: http://francefightson.yuku.com/topic/791/Op-BLOWLAMP-Formation-of-Israel-and-Imperial-Implications doesn't provide anything, nor does the March or April 41 chronologies.
Also wondering why the airbases were built there anyways, as the planes would have to circle around Turkey, unless Turkey decides to join the war, with Germany and her allies on her border?
Building the bases along the Egyptian Med. coast would reduce flight times by hours, and provide access to existing supply lines, especially as Italian North Africa is pacified.
The "Coronation" raids mentioned in May 41 launch from Benghazi and northern Palestine. Looking at a map of Ploesti, I see a straight line from Benghazi, and a massive circle from Palestine.
Crete would be even better, being hours closer, meaning you dont need as heavy or as expensive bombers.
Developing the bases in Palestine seems like building bases in Portugal to attack France and Germany: long way round, and far too many headaches. Bomber Command doesn't have the resources to allow for excess time in the air, which is hugely expensive.
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