Six Mitchell II bombers of RAF No. 180 Squadron cruise above the clouds of Northwest Europe during a daylight raid. As part of No. 2 Group, RAF Second Tactical Air Force, the squadron flew American-built B-25 Mitchells against tactical targets — bridges, rail yards, and troop concentrations — supporting Allied ground forces after D-Day. Formation flying maximized both bombing concentration and defensive firepower against enemy fighters. Project: 218219