2 Group

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2 Group is a formation of the Royal Air Force historically known for its tactical bombing and strike operations, particularly during the Second World War.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Royal Air Force group
aircraftTypeOperated Bristol Blenheim
Douglas Boston
Lockheed Ventura
North American Mitchell
de Havilland Mosquito
alliance Allied forces in World War II
branch Royal Air Force
conflict World War II
surface form: Second World War
country United Kingdom
doctrine low-level precision attack
engagement operations over France
operations over Germany
operations over the Low Countries
equipmentClass fighter-bombers
light bombers
medium bombers
garrisonCountry United Kingdom
historicalRole tactical air power in Northwest Europe
historicalSignificance key RAF formation for tactical bombing in Western Europe during World War II
missionProfile close air support
daylight tactical bombing
interdiction
notableFor daylight precision attacks on enemy targets
low-level bombing operations in Europe during the Second World War
notableOperation attacks on German airfields in occupied Europe
low-level raid on Eindhoven
raid on the Philips works at Eindhoven in 1942
support to Allied landings in Normandy
operatedBy Royal Air Force Bomber Command
surface form: RAF Bomber Command
partOf Royal Air Force
primaryTargetType airfields
enemy communications
industrial facilities
transport infrastructure
role strike operations
tactical bombing
service Royal Air Force
serviceBranchRole disruption of enemy logistics
pre-invasion softening of enemy defenses
tactical air support to ground forces
subordinateTo Royal Air Force Bomber Command
surface form: RAF Bomber Command

RAF Second Tactical Air Force
theatre European theatre of World War II
timePeriod Second World War era
type operational air formation

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No. 2 Group RAF alsoKnownAs 2 Group