The group helped to prepare for the invasion of Normandy by bombing airfields in France and Germany, and supported the landing in June by attacking coastal defenses and communications. Continued to take part in the campaign in France by supporting ground forces at Saint-Lô, 24–25 July, and by striking V-weapon sites, gun emplacements, and supply lines throughout the summer of 1944.
The group played a crucial role in preparing for the Normandy invasion by bombing airfields in France and Germany. They also supported the landing in June by attacking coastal defenses and communications. Throughout the rest of the campaign in France, they continued to support ground forces at Saint-Lô on July 24–25, and struck V-weapon sites, gun emplacements, and supply lines throughout the summer of 1944.