11. The following morning, they launched anti-shipping bombing raids and fighter sweeps of air installations. 12. The only offensive operation was a single fighter sweep over Crete on 23 July 1943. 13. On 9 May, the group flew its first combat mission, a fighter sweep over Alen�on. 14. On 9 May, the squadron flew its first combat mission, a fighter sweep over Alen�on. 15. During the Dunkirk battle the Luftwaffe flew 1, 882 bombing and 1, 997 fighter sweeps . 16. Heavy fighter sweeps were launched on 16 February to cover the airfields around Tokyo Bay. 17. Galland was unable to launch a full fighter sweep . 18. The squadron also engaged in counter-air patrols, fighter sweeps , and strafing and dive bombing missions. 19. Engaged primarily in escort activities and fighter sweeps until the Normandy invasion in June 1944. 20. The Group flew its first combat mission on 8 May 1944, a fighter sweep over Normandy.
